i think i have it worst when im around new people. the reason is that i do not know the person at all, but at the same time i don't want to be judgemental on them.
i like to meet new people but i still get anxious and afraid. I also get shy and quiet sometimes because im not sure what to say or do.
lets take going to school and classes for example. I get anxious and nerves when i actually put my cloths on and get out of the house, but just thinking that my classes are free is a bonus for me to go. my mind is set on learning what the teacher is teaching. i am not invovled with making friends, but it sure is a plus to make some type of relationship with someone in class. lets say you missed a class, and you wanted to know what the teacher covered. of course you can email /or call the teacher and ask, but you might what to consider to call a student in the same class. this has worked for me, just to have communication with another student just to break the ice. who knows, maybe that person will become your friend / your best friend / or if its the opposite sex maybe your girl /or boyfriend.
lets take meetup groups or hanging out with my star wars friends at events. i seem like we have something in common and i try to use what we have in common to build that friendship, and than maybe i will feel relaxed and more comfortable with him / her.
but going back to the question of this topic, i think i have it worst with new people mostly.