Work to overcome shyness. Being shy can really inhibit your social interactions. Shyness can vary from feeling shy around all people, or just certain groups. You may be reluctant to interact for fear of embarrassment. You can work on feeling more relaxed during social interactions and coming out of your shell a bit more. If you are shy, you may want to participate in social events but feel afraid of being embarrassed or left out.See How to Overcome Shyness for more information and realize that shyness is something that can be managed.