In accordance with American description, these are several features of someone who suffers AvPD :
1. Avoids occupational activities that involve significant interpersonal contact, because of fears of criticism,disapproval, or rejection.
2. 2.is unwilling to get involved with people unless certain of being liked
3.shows restraint within intimate relationships because of the fear of being shamed or ridiculed
4.is preoccupied with being criticized or rejected in social situations
5.is inhibited in new interpersonal situations because of feelings of inadequacy
6.views self as socially inept, personally unappealing, or inferior to others
7.is unusually reluctant to take personal risks or to engage in any new activities because they may prove embarrassing.
If you feel that are some kind of these people with above symtomp, this forum is suitable for you to join in.