This thread may be a little out-dated by now, but I just wanted to add that as a shy woman myself, the things thatt have helped me the most are when my co-students deliberately ignore my shortcomings, genuinely appreciate my strengths, and generally treat me as though I were an ordinarily reasonable person.
Also it's very helpful when they specifically (and sincerely) include me in the conversation and ask questions to let me know they're interested in me as a person (not just an uke or nage!)
Also what Amadeus said:
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Tarjei Amadeus Høydahl wrote:
Some just need more time than others to "get warm" and confident in a new environment. So it might be nothing more than a natural way for them to start the early part of the training.
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Some people just take a lot longer than others to get to know everyone in a new group!
OK, there's my viewpoint from "behind the lines."