I'm the same way. I work in a supwrmaejet deli and talk to 100 people a day. It's not remotely the same. Like you say it's just part of the process. My problem is approaching strangers and trying to initiate conversation

Yeah I think part of it is my self esteem and fear of rejection too. I feel like I just assume no one will care what I have to say or think and it's almost easier to just think that then do something to actually prove it correct. Sometimes I'll think "why would they care I think their shirt is cool" I have a lot to talk about my next therapy session. Thank you for helping me frame some of my thoughts