I can understand most of us feel diffident when it comes to speaking in English. Diffident, what do you mean by that?
Now, imagine you are working in an office surrounded by a team of Americans. If you are not confident, you will withdraw yourself into a shell of your own. If someone asks you if the assigned job is done, you will be happy. You know why? All you have to say is 'yes' or a 'no'. If you fail to understand the question, you use your crown (head) to reply. You move it vertically, horizontally or in any direction as you may like to. And come back to work fearing that more questions may be thrown at you.
Now, imagine you are working in an office surrounded by a team of Americans. If you are not confident, you will withdraw yourself into a shell of your own. If someone asks you if the assigned job is done, you will be happy. You know why? All you have to say is 'yes' or a 'no'. If you fail to understand the question, you use your crown (head) to reply. You move it vertically, horizontally or in any direction as you may like to. And come back to work fearing that more questions may be thrown at you.
But, what if the question is not a 'yes' or 'no' type. If you feel shy, you will express pouting your lips. But, let me add a twist to the tale. There is an Indian girl sitting next to you. Will the confidence level go up? It has to. Is it not someway to impress her? In the end, your english grows like money plant. It gets better and better.
The girl might also feel the same, especially if both your hearts are locked in romance. And, if she is bold, she will never mind anyone knowing what both of you are up to. But, shyness-struck, she will create the dapper of rangoli on the floor with one of her toes. She may not know how to explain what she feels.
Does this help you understand what 'diffident' or 'diffidence' means? No. Come out of your shell and face the world boldly.
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