According to Osho, social fear appears when you depend on others’ approval and protect an “image” instead of accepting yourself. Feeling a stranger is natural everywhere; once this is embraced, anxiety loses its grip. Drop concern for public opinion, watch the fear silently, and be yourself. Then spontaneity and even assertiveness arise when needed, because you’re no longer a slave to others’ judgments.
You feel scared because you want people to like you; if you accept yourself and stop worrying about your image, the fear fades.