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I live in almost constant fear of making a mistake.
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Some see life as full of pleasures; I tend to see it as full of chores.
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My fear of embarrassing myself makes it hard to enjoy being with friends.
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I don't do well under pressure.
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I make friends quickly and easily.
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My friends would describe me as assertive.
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I will often do something just for the thrill of it.
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I am almost always happy and cheerful.
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I am very predictable.
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I do not mind letting people know how special I am.
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I feel panic when I have to speak to someone in authority like my employer or my teacher.
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I often feel lonely.
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My fear of embarrassment even causes me to avoid being around close friends and family.
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I stay calm and collected in times of crisis.
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I really enjoy being around lots of other people.
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I often speak up and share my input during meetings.
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I would enjoy skydiving.
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I have never thought of myself as optimistic.
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I sometimes make changes in my routine just to shake things up.
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I deserve special treatment.
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I constantly worry about making a fool of myself in front of other people.
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I don't feel like I have anything to offer anyone.
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I am easily embarrassed.
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I am not very emotionally stable.
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I am a talkative person.
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I prefer to be a follower than to be the leader of a group.
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I am willing to try almost anything.
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I am not much of a laugher.
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I'm afraid to try new things.
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Being humble is important to me.
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I am terrified when I have to meet new people.
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I often feel unloved.
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My fear of embarrassing myself keeps me from doing things I might really enjoy.
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I keep cool in situations in which many people might panic.
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I am very shy.
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It is very hard for me to take control of a situation.
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I love the thrill of an exciting activity like driving fast.
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Intense joy or elation is mostly unknown to me.
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Once I've found something I like to eat at a restaurant, I don't bother trying other things.
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I do not believe I am any more important than anybody else.