Shyness is an emotion that affects how a person feels and behaves around others. Shyness can mean feeling uncomfortable, self-conscious , nervous, timid (胆怯的), or insecure. Shyness is the opposite of being at ease with yourself around others. When people feel shy, they might hesitate to say or do something because they're feeling unsure of themselves and they're not ready to be noticed. One of the best ways to get over shyness is to think of the things that make you nervous and then practice working on them. For example, if you want to start a(an) conversation in your English class, you can practice in private the ways you'd do it if you weren't so shy. Just working on smiling and saying "hello" is a good start. Some people find it helpful to rehearse (排练) in front of a mirror, similar to practicing lines for a play. This can help them feel more comfortable with a new approach. Then you can start smiling and saying "hello" in real life. You might also try joining a group or team activity that interests you. Of course you'll feel anxious at first—that's perfectly normal. Remember that the more you practice, the more comfortable you'll feel. Most of all, be yourself. It's OK to try out different conversational approaches you see others using. But say and do what fits your style .A) self-consciousB) hesitateC) conversationD) similarE) approachesF) concentrateG) definiteH) scheduleI) easeJ) practiceK) privateL) perfectlyM) styleN) promoteO) regularly