I managed to overcome my fear of asking since I was in my secondary school. A good example would be to clarify a topic that you don't understand with a teacher.
I used to be shy then, but since I made the first attempt to open up and ask, I not only gain knowledge through the process, but also recognition by my teachers along the way as well.
Maybe plucking up the courage and ask has got something to do with maturity, I wonder? Since I know that I only begin to ask questions and clarify doubts when I realize at a point of time time ... (
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