fren - there's a ready solution to your language anxieties, and that solution is traveling through BEAUTIFUL Appalachia instead, instead of worrying about the prestige of international travel.

>>2841480
I'm a lifelong introvert incel, and even I cannot fathom this.
If you're flying all the way to another country, do you not have some level of itinerary planned? Go to a museum, historic site, or just walk around the town or parks. You don't need to talk to anyone for these, museums usually have English or you can just translate text on phone, and a lot of historic sites have English audio tours. Even at a restaurant you can just point to what you want.

Seriously, how do you have money to travel solo, but are too pussy to leave the hotel? What a fucking waste.
Unless you're traveling to a dangerous country where the gov or gangs can kidnap you, language barrier really isn't that big a deal

>>2841480
>Anyone else have this problem?
yes, but obviously in a lesser degree since I hope you are exxagerating here.
But also this is the reason why I travel, to put myself in these uncomfortable situations. If I would have this experiance at home, I would just go back home and be comfortable in my isolation, when I have this experiance abroad during a vacation that costs money and is only available during a limited time, I try to make the most out of it and try to work through the uncomfortable situations.
Traveling is like a way to get into the "Fuck it, we ball" kind of mindset.
Without traveling I wouldn't be living life.

I used Michel Thomas to learn all of my languages and he had a rule he used to tell all of his students: anyone who isn't willing to be patient with you speaking their language isn't worth talking to anyway.

>>2841480
>Get ready to go out for the evening
>Walk past 100 restaurants/food vendors
>Finally work up courage to walk into one
>Awkward interaction but it works out
>Social battery spent
>Smoke cigarettes and drink on hotel balcony for the rest of the night
It's not much but I enjoy it

>>2841480
The more you cater to your anxiety, the more it will dominate your life. The only way it will ever go away is if you ignore it and override it. Embrace the fact that every single interaction you have across a language barrier will be awkward.

If you have a bad interaction with one vendor or business, don't go back. People all have their issues and struggles in life, and sometimes they will manifest as a negative reaction toward you. That's just how humans work. Often it's best to turn around and walk away if someone seems hostile or sullen. You don't even have to say anything; they don't deserve your business, and chances are they were gonna serve you shitty food.

BTW most older Asians find awkwardness in younger people to be likeable. It's almost like a sign of respect.