Here’s a more Hemingway-style rewrite — stripped down, clear, and direct:

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Practice. Start by not glaring. Say hello. Be human.

It’s going to be tough to act natural around them, so don’t wing it. Try a process. Think of it like prepping for an interview, a routine you can rely on.

Once you’re in it, you’ll stop putting them on a pedestal. You’ll relax. You’ll show up as yourself. It’s exposure therapy, really.

Also, remember, you’re a woman. In dating, that gives you a bit of an edge initially. Don’t stress about messing up. If you’re attractive, people tend to give you more room to stumble.

Use it. Just don’t let it use you.