How do I overcome the fear of cashiers?
Pleiades924
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Jul 30, 2016
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I have been a cashier at many different stores. I have social anxiety, too, so I am sure I had just as much fear of talking to a customer as they may have had a fear of talking to me. But they are just people. If you have a fear of talking to them, I imagine very few engage in conversation beyond a quick greeting.
Remina
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Jul 30, 2016
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Hmm, to overcome a fear, you must first realize the root of the fear and the extent of such a fear. Where does the fear come from? is it rational or irrational? what can you get out of approaching a cashier? What would be the benefit of talking to one? If you are able to answer these questions, you can work on overcoming this fear.
Anonymous
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Jul 31, 2016
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It sounds like you are experiencing some social anxiety. Many people struggle with this, wherein they become anxious or afraid when having to interact with other people in some or all social situations. It is possible to treat and overcome. 7cups has resources available that may help.
Anonymous
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Jul 31, 2016
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Go grocery shopping sometimes! In the beginning you can bring someone with you and ask them to pay while you stand there and just get used to being there, and after a while you can take over and pay. You can bring a friend as often as you like until you're comfortable enough to go by yourself :)
superpoppy14
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Jul 31, 2016
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Going to the tills can be really daunting, especially if you have social anxiety. Begin with baby steps - using a self-serve checkout or standing beside a friend while they pay for something at a till. You'll see that it's not as scary as it may seem. Eventually, your way up to making a small, unessential purchase - this way you can back out if it becomes too scary.
AnxietyTherapist4You
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Aug 1, 2016
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You would use what is known as exposure therapy, which is overcoming an often irrational fear through gradual interaction with the object causing the fear.
Anonymous
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Aug 4, 2016
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Try and think of them as people just doing a job. They aren't there to judge or harass you, they're just trying to help you buy whatever it is you need.
Anonymous
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Aug 6, 2016
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Prepare for it mentally first. Don't make it a big deal, try to calm yourself with different exercises. Built trust in yourself. You are an amazing person and you can do anything. An when you're ready. Just do it. Try an be calm, and if you want to back out you can, but you need to believe in yourself! Good luck!
luminousHeart50
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Aug 7, 2016
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Everytime you have to walk up to a cashier and you start to feel afraid just do it anyway. Then you will realize there is nothing to be afraid of. Never give up or give in,continue to face this fear every chance you get, this will help you gain courage. Trust me this works overtime, it worked for me.
ClimbingForever1
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Aug 16, 2016
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Try going to shops where you know the people there, or go with people you know and gradually start going to more and more shops on your own- they are only human just like you and me
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