I used to have the same problem, big

time. Terminal shyness. Now I'm married with 3 kids and don't worry about it. I just smile, sometimes say "hi"

and keep moving, but probably if I were single and on the prowl again, I would freeze up again. I have some

incredible stories about the 'fish who tried to jump in the bucket, but I couldn't hold it still enough'

OK,

the advice.... Yeah, just bite the bullet, smile and say "hi". Maybe it will develop, maybe it won't, but there is

only one way to find out.