Ways to Speak Up and Overcome Shyness at Work
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1- Greet your coworkers every day.

A quick hello shows your coworkers that you’re friendly. You see your coworkers every day, so be sure to acknowledge them when you see them. Just say something like “Hello” or “Good morning” in a warm and cheery tone the first time you see them during the day. Not only does this help you speak up more, but it invites the other person into a conversation.

2- Look approachable while you’re working.

Poor body language may make you seem closed off to conversations. Anytime you’re working, straighten your posture, keep your head up, and relax your shoulders. Keep your arms and legs uncrossed so you look open and receptive. Flash a smile at your coworkers so you look friendlier and eager to chat with them.

  • Even when you’re deep in focus at work, take a second to think about your posture and how you appear to other people.

 

3- Make eye contact with your coworkers.

This helps you feel comfortable and connected when you talk to people. Whenever you’re speaking to someone or listening to them speak, try to match their gaze to show you’re focused on them. Since making eye contact makes you feel more involved in the conversation, it’s a lot easier to speak up and break out of your shell.

  • Try to hold eye contact for about 60–70% of your interaction so you form a better bond.
  • Be careful not to stare for too long since it could come across as too intense.

4- Find common ground to bond over.

You’re more likely to open up when you have the same interests. When you’re with your coworkers, pay attention to the things that they talk about or have in their work area. Try asking them questions about their hobbies, interests, or the things they like the most. You’re bound to have something in common that you’re able to talk about when you’re working together.

  • For example, if your coworker brings up soccer, you can ask them what their favorite team is or if they watched the most recent game.

 

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