French/Dutch tolerate direct critique; East-Asian needs it wrapped.

When your emotion doesn't serve the situation, do the opposite of what it pushes you to.

Rank your fears from least to most anxiety-provoking, then face one each week.

In depression, exit "wait until I feel better" to "do then feel".

Build a 5-7 step ladder of social situations ordered from least to most anxiety, climb one rung per week.