But for me, being shy has always been about struggling to connect with people I don’t know. I fear the unfamiliarity of a stranger—how they might judge or reject me.

Shy people are often faster at busy work. It’s 2009. I’m a senior in high school, and my entire math class is yelling at me through an open window.

But a shy person seeks comfort and safety in being alone.” This really strikes a chord with me: I’m much more likely to be more confident and outgoing in social groups that I feel safe and ...

Palms sweaty, knees weak — these symptoms are more than just Eminem’s popular “8 Mile” lyrics. It’s anxiety, and people who are shy tend to feel plenty of it in the dating game.

Yet being introverted and being shy are two different things. Shy people have a fear of negative judgment that affects their ability to be social. Introverted people prefer calm environments with ...

You may be shy without being introverted, and vice versa. Both shy people and introverts are often relatively quiet and reserved. They tend to express themselves less openly, especially in social ...

Shy guy stresses about the person he presents to the world. Carolyn Hax. Dear Carolyn: I like to think of myself as a well-put-together person. I’m educated, have a good job, responsible, etc.