It is often shown in books that the main character is able to walk bravely into a scary situation and tackle it with minimal fuss (or, walk nervously into a scary situation and tackle it with both hands flailing and their eyes closed). This is fine, it's what people like to read about: a character who overcomes challenges. Simple, basic, fictional.
I say fictional because I'm sure it's not only me who needs someone with them when dealing with an overwhelming scenario. This includes asking for directions, introducing yourself to new people and telling someone they're hot. It could be my inner shyness coming out, but I feel assured by having a companion by my side.
It's not that I couldn't do these things without them. I could. I just get a shot of confidence by having someone with me, even if I am doing all the talking. That's just one of the ways fiction differs from reality: it's not usually shown in books that shy characters have this dependence on their friends.
Maybe I'll try to change that. After all, what is fiction but an amplification of real life?
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