Shyness activity and quiz

1. Shyness activity and quiz Here are the post-reading activities. Teachers, please read these BEFORE beginning the activity.

2. Introducing yourself to a group • Break the class into groups of two students and have each student introduce him/herself to the other student as follows: • Choose one student in each group to start.  • Have that student introduce him/herself to everyone else in the group as follows:  • Say "Hi, my name is _____," extend your hand to the person and shake hands.  • The person will respond, “ Hi, I'm ______."

3. Introducing others • After introducing yourself to your partner, make a larger group of six by combining with three other groups of partners. • Your job is to introduce your partner to the rest of the group. • Example: Megan and Zack are partners. Megan and Zack join two other groups of partners. Now, Megan is going to introduce Zack to someone in the group. • Megan will say, “Zack, I'd like you to meet Tyler."Megan points to Tyler. • Zack and Tyler shake hands. • Tyler says "Nice to meet you, Tyler." • Then Zack responds, “Nice to meet you, too.” • The introduction process is then repeated until each person in each group has introduced his/her partner and he/she has also been introduced to everyone in the group. Remember to follow the pattern for a courteous introduction. Everyone should be introduced to everyone. 

4. How Shy Are You? Take this quiz to find out… You will need a writing utensil and a piece of paper. Please get these out right now.

5. Instructions Read each item carefully, and decide how much the statement is like your own feelings or behaviors. Answer each question by choosing a number from the scale below. 1 = Not like you at all. You never act or feel like this. 2 = Not really like you, but in a few situations, it might be true. 3 = Half and half-it’s like you probably half of the time. 4 = Sort of like you. In many situations this is what you feel or do. 5 = This is definitely like you! You always act or feel this way.

6. How Shy Are You? • 1. I feel tense when I'm with people I don't know well. • 2. I am somewhat socially awkward. • 3. I find it difficult to ask other people for information. • 4. I am often uncomfortable at parties and other social functions. • Read each item carefully, and decide how much the statement is like your feelings and behaviors.. Answer each question by choosing a number from the scale below. • 1 = Not like you at all. 2 = Not really like you, but in a few situations, it might be true. 3 = Half and half-it’s like you half of the time. 4 = Sort of like you. In many situations this is like you. 5 = This is definitely like you!

7. How Shy Are You? • 5. When in a group of people, I have trouble thinking of the right things to say. • 6. It takes me a long time to overcome my shyness in new situations. • 7. It is hard for me to act natural when I am meeting new people. • 8. I feel nervous when speaking to someone in authority. • Read each item carefully, and decide how much the statement is like your feelings and behaviors.. Answer each question by choosing a number from the scale below. • 1 = Not like you at all. 2 = Not really like you. In a few situations, it might be true though. 3 = Half and half… it’s like you half of the time. 4 = Sort of like you. In many situations this is like you. 5 = This is definitely like you!

8. How Shy Are You? • 9. I have doubts about my social skills. • 10. I have trouble looking someone right in the eye. • 11. I feel self-conscious in social situations. • 12. I find it hard to talk to strangers. • 13. I am more shy with members of the opposite sex. • Read each item carefully, and decide how much the statement is like your feelings and behaviors.. Answer each question by choosing a number from the scale below. • 1 = Not like you at all. 2 = Not really like you, but in a few situations, it might be true. 3 = Half and half-it’s like you half of the time. 4 = Sort of like you. In many situations this is like you. 5 = This is definitely like you!

9. Add up your score Add up all your points. Write your total at the bottom of your paper.

10. Results If you scored over49, you're probably very shy. If your score is between 34 and 49, you're somewhat shy. If you scored below 34, you're probably not a particularly shy person, although you may feel shy in one or two situations. Most shy people score over 39. A few reach the possible high score of 65. Remember, this is just for fun and is not a medical diagnosis in any way.