How to talk to shy or introverted people

I am an extrovert myself, with a huge personality. I have realized that a lot of people that I wish I could approach (romantically or just in a plutonic way) are particularly shy. Any advice for me?

When someone is shy you kind of have to lead them in conversation till you find something they are interested in and then they tend to open up. I tend to be shy, particularly around girls I don't know. I'm paranoid that if I try talking to a girl out of the blue, that she's going to just assume I'm some pervert that's going to hit on her because that's what many guys do. Particularly now since I'm usually older. So I usually avoid them unless they talk to me first.

Ya know, here's the thing... Sometimes you just have to drag the pperson out of their comfort zone . I met my current girlfriend exactly like that. There I was, content to just have a couple of beers, play some video games and be alone...;_;... I was in a roommate situation and one of my roommates brought his girlfriend and said mystery gal... They about dragged me out of my room to just go out and have some fun and I reluctantly went along. I had a good time, talked with my now girlfriend and a couple of months later we "ahem" hooked up..and now it's going on 18 months that we been living/together. Actually... It was really after said "hook up" that I decided I didn't want to just hit to and quite it...buuut...my point still remains. I mean, that did bring me out of my shell...sooo...( a not recommended way to start a relationship ) yeah...;)

Personally I am an introvert. But I don't have a hard time talking to women so long as we're just talking. That may only be because I worked with them all the time in the fashion industry. But when I realize they are interested I try and avoid them cause most I ever came across were very materialistic and my Ex's all cheated on me. I guess it just depends on who he is? If he is shy for whatever reason then I guess find the reason or flat out ask him. Guys are usually straight-forward. Even in a seemingly uneasy environment for them.

Just a side note, introvert doesn't actually mean shy or socially inept. Other than that, just try to find something in common that you both are excited about. If they start looking like they're not into it, just move on. Nothing's worse than trying to get out of a conversation with a person who is not getting a hint

Eh, I know exactly where you're coming from. My overbearing personality always intimidated the timid folk. But with majority of my relationships have been with timid people, I've learned that all it takes is just patience, and lots of empathy. So my advice, don't hold back, read the mood, roll with punches, rinse and repeat. The good ol' wear em down til they're sick of you method.

Well, in my experience as an introvert, the best way to get us to open up is to first have a "Major" event and then consecutive "Minor" events. Basically, the first time you meet them, bombard them with conversation and try to break the wall. Make sure that you keep your attention on them and act interested. If you do this properly, then they will add you to their "interesting" people list and will actually look forward to you contacting them. Now, this is the most important part. You have to keep regular contact with them. Invite them to different activities, preferably ones that don't involve a lot of people. Also, make sure to meet them in a group consisting of max 4 people. One-on-one would be optimal. Basically, just make sure that they don't feel as a third wheel. The more successful social contacts you have, the more they will open up to you. Eventually, they may even invite you instead. Anyways, good luck on your endeavour ;)

My best friend is an introvert and when I met him he never talked,later I founded out that he loved Metal Gear like myself and I just went to him and talked about that,now we can talk about whatever. So basically just found something that you have in common with that person and use it to start a relationship

I'm an introvert. Online, most introverts are extroverts, so if youre guy (s) are online, chances are they're just shy Or not catching your hints. Best thing is be straight forward With them. Sucks and takes time to work up to it, but as an extrovert, You should be fine. Don't expect them to approach you unless they're REALLY working on it. Side note, most introvert women I met/been with are closet nymphos, and had been the best sex I've had. I'm assuming the reverse is true.