Shyness is when someone feels nervous or uncomfortable around other people. It’s like being the new kid in class and not knowing what to say. Some people feel shy because their brain sends out a message that says, ‘I need more time to think before I speak.’ This can make it harder for them to join in conversations or meet new friends. But shyness is normal, lots of people feel it sometimes.
Examples
- A kid hesitates before speaking up in class because they’re worried everyone will laugh at them.
- A person feels shy at a party and stays near the entrance instead of joining the group in the middle.
- Someone avoids talking to their neighbor even though they live right next door.
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See also
- Why Do People Feel ‘Anxious’ in Crowded Places?
- Why Do People Often Believe in Conspiracy Theories?
- Why Do We Yawn When We're Tired?
- Why Do Some People Hear Music in Their Heads?
- Why Do People Get Stressed Out by the Same Things Over and Over?
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