9. Nerves are what you make them! Teach yourself that nerves really are what you make of them. Don't allow nerves to escalate and hold you back. Many people have difficulty in starting a conversation with a stranger so don`t be so hard on yourself. Every one struggles in conversation at times, if you are able to take note and learn the skills mentioned above then starting a conversation needn't be stressful. Don't be nervous. Learn that the people you are trying to strike up a conversation with are probably just as nervous as you are. Many people lack the confidence to start a conversation, or perhaps fear talking to the opposite sex. This is a very limited way of thinking, negative thoughts such as they will laugh at me, they won't find me interesting, etc are really just that. Be positive Negativity doesn't get you anywhere.
