social anxiety or shyness

A 25 question quiz designed to measure your current levels of social anxiety and social fear.


1. I often cancel plans because I get too stressed or anxious to go out.
2. It's challenging for me to assert my opinions or needs in group settings.
3. I'm often nervous when meeting a stranger for the first time.
4. I feel self-conscious or judged when I'm the center of attention.
5. I often compare myself to others in social situations and feel inferior or inadequate.
6. I often fear rejection when I'm being open and honest with others.
7. I often feel awkward, scared, or out of place in social situations.
8. I tend to replay social interactions in my mind after they happen.
9. I often experience physical symptoms like sweating, trembling, or rapid heartbeat when in social situations.
10. I'm happy with my social life overall.
11. Deep down I think that most people won't like me.
12. I often have trouble making new friends in new places.
13. I don't have as many friends as I wish I had.
14. I over-think what to say next when I'm talking with others.
15. I frequently worry about what people might be thinking about me.
16. I often focus on my flaws, imperfections, and weaknesses.
17. I have trouble maintaining eye contact with others.
18. I often imagine negative social outcomes before they happen.
19. I'm comfortable giving presentations in front of large groups of people.
20. I struggle to relax and be myself around people I don't know well.
21. I feel tense or anxious when making or receiving phone calls, particularly with people I don't know well.
22. When I embarrass myself in front of others, I think about it for days.
23. I often feel self-conscious about my appearance in social situations.
24. I often avoid social situations that I feel I can't cope with.
25. When in a group setting, I prefer to blend into the background and not be noticed.