Virgo males and shyness

As a Virgo male I would like to hear from others regarding the subject of shyness (both romantic and otherwise): have you managed to overcome your shyness, and, if so, how did you do it? Do you know how to successfully start conversations with strangers who have not noticed/encouraged you (particularly those that you are attracted to)? Would it be more difficult for you to approach an awesomely-attractive woman for the first time (as a stranger) or to perform a career-make-or-break presentation to your boss and a group of potentially hostile work colleagues? Do you think that hypnotherapy is an effective treatment for shyness? If not, what is?

1) Spend a lot more time talking casually to people who you aren't romantically attracted to. Without your expectations obscuring the view, you'll start to notice that most people are probably as self-conscious as you are. Actually, everyone, regardless of attractiveness, wants your validation on some level. But if you're too busy focused on how nervous you're feeling, you're not going to pick up on any of that. If you only try to talk to people who you consider attractive, you're probably inadvertently shutting out a lot of interesting people and fun conversations yourself. None of this has to go anywhere. It's fun in its own right, once you stop caring about the outcome.

2) Also, no single person is so amazing that if you fail to make friends with them, you'll instantly become a social outcast forever. Most people aren't out to reject you. And if your inner fears are realized and someone actually does snub you, then they're saving you time. You can only get to know someone who lets you, after all.

3) Smile. You become really unapproachable if you're radiating gloom from the corner.

Lochinvar said it amazingly well, I applaud you.

I am not shy. Just quiet and uncomfortable with social interaction.