I used to be extremely shy when I was younger. I didn't want to talk to people I didn't know, and I didn't answer the phone at home. I didn't even like talking to my teachers >>
Now, I'm hardly shy at all. I'll happily talk to people I don't know (a lot of the time it's me that starts the conversation). I'm fine with answering phones, and I usually end up answering the phone at work. I'll happily chat to my teachers. And because I'm not shy anymore I'm much happier and a lot more confident =]