3. Take a few deep breaths and smile You are in control of how you feel. You have the power to calm yourself down. You maybe surprised that if you take a moment to breathe deeply that will release the tension in your body and clear your head. Once you can think clearly, you should be able to see that the situation is not as threatening as you perceived it to be. 4. Go prepared If you are nervous meeting new people, you may find that it is difficult to know what to say. Preempt this situation by preparing a few conversation openers or points you want to make. Write them on a postcard and take it with
