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Approach Anxiety is practically non-existent (unless its a set > 4 people then I'd need a wing)
I know it's not what you asked for an opinion but I just wanted to mention something with this. You can open as big a set as you like with no wing! Back when I had no AA, my record for an opening was a mixed 11-set. Hooked just as well as any other because I directed my speech towards the group as a whole and included everyone, saw them again later in the night and they all re-opened me etc.
It's awesome your AA is practically non-existent, now just see how far you can push it!
As for the other stuff, with 1) it's best not to stand over them, you could always try the chair steal openers. Put your hand out, tell her you're gonna show her a really cool trick, she stands up, you spin her, as she's spinning you move around her and sit in her chair then say something like "and that's how you steal someone's chair! seriously though.....*run normal opener etc*"
2) I'd say this is more about speed of thought than anything, you weren't expecting her to open so you were caught off guard and froze. I think this is more about just always being alert/ready for any opportunity.