I get nervous all the time whenever I have to introduce myself to people people face to face, or on the phone. my mom suggested to me a while ago that I try introducing myself to people on AIM or yahoo messenger. It was hard at first but now I'm used to it and i don't get nervous anymore. The problem is that I've made a lot of freinds here, but I still don't feel comfortable introducing myself to people face to face or on the phone.
-yafa

If I'm correct you are in high school. Are you involved in any clubs? That is something I wish I had done. Takes a little effort but even if you have no great interest joining one or two will get you face to face and provide the common interest thread for something to talk about. For me hi was easy enough but then what? If you have nothing to say then ask q's about the other person. Then when you hang out together away from that club setting you will likely meet new people and it starts all over. Just like on here it gets easier by doing it.The phone? the only people I know trying to introduce themselves via phone are telemarketeers. Click.

I'm sorry I wasn't clear last time, but what I meant by introducing myself on the phone, was like when you call up someone to say hi this is _________ can I please speak to ______.
-yafa michal

Yafa- we've talked about this before on AIM. And it sounds like you're working on overcoming your shyness so Kudos to you for trying.

Now, the phone thing is not hard at all. When someone answers they answer because they are expecting to hear something on the other end. They are accepting your call. And they can't harm you in any way. So just take a deep breath, exhale, smile, and introduce yourself! Besides, I can't imagine that you would call someone you didn't know and if they gave you their number then they want you to call.

IMs first, phone second, face to face third. Told you, take those baby steps! You're doing great!