Social Anxiety Quiz: How Comfortable Are You Around People?

1. I have trouble maintaining eye contact with others.

2. I often feel awkward, scared, or out of place in social situations.

3. I often have trouble making new friends in new places.

4. I tend to replay social interactions in my mind after they happen.

5. When in a group setting, I prefer to blend into the background and not be noticed.

6. I'm often nervous when meeting a stranger for the first time.

7. I don't have as many friends as I wish I had.

8. I over-think what to say next when I'm talking with others.

9. I often fear rejection when I'm being open and honest with others.

10. I feel tense or anxious when making or receiving phone calls, particularly with people I don't know well.

11. I feel self-conscious or judged when I'm the center of attention.

12. I often imagine negative social outcomes before they happen.

13. It's challenging for me to assert my opinions or needs in group settings.

14. I often focus on my flaws, imperfections, and weaknesses.

15. When I embarrass myself in front of others, I think about it for days.

16. I'm happy with my social life overall.

17. Deep down I think that most people won't like me.

18. I struggle to relax and be myself around people I don't know well.

19. I often cancel plans because I get too stressed or anxious to go out.

20. I often avoid social situations that I feel I can't cope with.

21. I often experience physical symptoms like sweating, trembling, or rapid heartbeat when in social situations.

22. I'm comfortable giving presentations in front of large groups of people.

23. I often compare myself to others in social situations and feel inferior or inadequate.

24. I often feel self-conscious about my appearance in social situations.

25. I frequently worry about what people might be thinking about me.