I have to go with Sandra on this one. In fact I was just explaining to someone a few weeks ago about the difference between shy and introverted. Shy people don't get a pass with me because it's my belief that shyness is what happens when you can't get over yourself for whatever reason. I too went through a "shy" phase but when I look back on those years (before the high-school debate team) I realize that my shyness was a direct result of me not wanting to look bad or be rejected by others. I am still an introvert by and large and as a result rarely feel lonely, but I can proudly say that when I finally "got over myself" I was no longer shy.Originally Posted by SandraAbsent
People who claim to be victimized by shyness are really just victimized by fear of what others may think of them. Being shy is not cute, it's sad and if somebody is too "shy" to stand up and introduce themselves, I wonder what they're hiding.
