Social Interaction Anxiety Scale – SIAS

I get nervous if I have to speak with someone in authority (teacher, boss, etc.).

I have difficulty making eye contact with others.

I become tense if I have to talk about myself or my feelings.

I find it difficult to mix comfortably with the people I work with.

I find it easy to make friends my own age.

I tense up if I meet an acquaintance in the street.

When mixing socially, I am uncomfortable.

I feel tense if I am alone with just one other person.

I am at ease meeting people at parties, etc.

I have difficulty talking with other people.

I find it easy to think of things to talk about.

I worry about expressing myself in case I appear awkward.

I find it difficult to disagree with another's point of view.

I have difficulty talking to attractive persons of the opposite sex.

I find myself worrying that I won't know what to say in social situations.

I am nervous mixing with people I don't know well.

I feel I'll say something embarrassing when talking.

When mixing in a group, I find myself worrying I will be ignored.

I am tense mixing in a group.

I am unsure whether to greet someone I know only slightly.