13 January - Introduction

When I was little I was shy conservative person. My dad knew me very well and showed me how to become affective with my communication. He taught me how to talk to people and how to get things done my way. He would always tell me “don’t let people get their way try and always get your way first.” I learned social skills and ways not to be shy. At first I was not willing to talk to other adults and when I was in a situation where I would have to talk to others, I would just give up. I was so scared of talking to others I would actually shake and no words would come out of my month. It was not easy at first for me, and in fact I gave up a lot. I would doubt what my dad told me and not try. But I soon found what he said very useful and it actually worked for me once I knew how to communicate. He showed me the best things in talking to people, like what to say to get it done my way. Like how to talk to teachers, friends, bankers, how to buy a car, and in many other social settings. He taught me I don’t have to be shy anymore! He told me that shy people get all walked over and I didn’t want to be like that. He would tell me to always put myself first and not worry about other people. When I changed, my dad gave me council and it was me who had to decide to change. I wanted to become more successful with my language I really have done a lot better and I am not scared to talk to adults now.