Imagine your brain is like a guard dog. When you see someone new, it barks and growls because it doesn’t know if they’re friendly or not. This is why you might feel nervous around strangers, your brain is just being extra careful.
Examples
- A boy starts sweating when a new kid walks into his classroom.
- You feel your stomach drop when you see someone you don’t know at a party.
- A girl freezes when she notices a stranger watching her from across the room.
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See also
- Why Do People Suffer from Anxiety During Social Interactions?
- What is Emotional processing?
- What is anxiety?
- What are sad songs?
- What is Nervousness?