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Ask anyone who knows me and they’ll tell you that “quiet” is not a word used to describe my personality. My mouth is always moving, whether I’m gabbing on the phone to my friends, chatting with my neighbor, or interviewing a subject for a story. I like to think I’m a pretty good conversationalist. But put me in a room full of people that I don’t know, and I instantly turn into “shy girl,” secretly praying that someone, anyone, will strike up a conversation—and I won’t say anything stupid.


Written by: Michelle Hainer

Michelle Hainer is the editor and content manager of WORKS by Nicole Williams. Her work has appeared in InStyle, The Washington Post, Country Living, and other national publications. She is also the author of the Quiz Zone book series. She lives in New York City.