Talking to strangers terrifies me

Daniel is preparing for an upcoming trip to Japan to stay in a four-story guesthouse with around 100 private rooms and shared facilities, while experiencing anxiety about socializing with residents.

Daniel reflects on past stays, including a 2013 guesthouse visit and nearly three years of secluded living at his parents' home, weighing strategies and arrival-day plans for interacting in shared areas.

The layout and features of the Japanese guesthouse, consisting of four stories, shared kitchen and living areas, and approximately 100 private rooms.

Social anxiety, fear of rejection, and concerns regarding an unapproachable or grumpy neutral facial expression when interacting with groups.

Approaches to interacting with other residents, contrasting waiting for others to approach with initiating conversation, alongside memories of past encounters with a man named David and residents speaking English, Thai, and Vietnamese.

First-day plans, including unpacking, purchasing toothpaste and towels, filming a video, or preparing food in the common area.

Reflections on nearly three years of secluded living at parents' home following a 2013 visit to a large guesthouse.

In 2013, Daniel visited a large guesthouse three years prior to the discussion.

Daniel initiated a brief conversation with a man named David at a guesthouse, after which no further conversation took place.

The precise number of people residing in the guesthouse, which may be 30 to 50 rather than 100.

Whether to visit the living room or go outside to shop immediately after unpacking on the first day.

Whether friendly or English-speaking residents will be present at the guesthouse during the stay.