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Shyness Exists on a Spectrum
- About 40-50% of people consider themselves shy, showing it exists on a sliding scale.
- People can be shy yet extroverted, as shyness is not the same as introversion or extraversion.
Distinguishing Shyness from Introversion
- Introversion is a preference for solitude without social fear.
- Shyness is the desire to engage socially but hindered by fear or anxiety.
Culture Shapes Shyness Identity
- Cultural attitudes shape how people view and label themselves as shy.
- Shyness can become an identity reinforced by others' expectations and pressure to change.