I was introduced to my boyfriend by a very good friend of mine roughly 5 months ago. I’ve been to a social gathering that was hosted by his family about 4 months ago but that very good friend of mine was there so it was comfortable for me to be at the party with his family and all. The thing is, that very good friend will be out of town by tomorrow morning so she won’t be able to attend. I am nervous to go to this party because his family is very outgoing and sociable and I’m not used to this environment. So my friend not being here would make me feel tensed up.The last party we went to, they wanted me to dance and I just couldn’t because I’m painfully awkward and very shy. I don’t know how to overcome my shyness? Or I don’t know how to politely decline dancing without feeling like a party pooper?? Lol. Any advice?