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[MBTI General] Shy
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Depends what about. Mostly: no. I am, however, more of an observer. And there are things I don't talk about not because I am shy, but because I don't think they are things that should be talked about or are worth discussion. The over-confessional culture of everyday discourse (ultra TMI) doesn't sit well with me.
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Dali
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I've changed schools fifteen times before the age of sixteen.
I was always the new kid.
Some people find this hard to believe and others find it hard not to believe but, to answer your question, yes.
I was always the new kid.
Some people find this hard to believe and others find it hard not to believe but, to answer your question, yes.
Giggly
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What is the definition of shy?
ThatsWhatHeSaid
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More sensitive than shy. I tend to think of shy as battering one's self for discomfort and awkwardness, whereas introverts might experience awkwardness and not necessarily (but can) blame themselves.
ThatsWhatHeSaid
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Jack Flak
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The truth is: You're the tyranny of evil men. But you're tryin, Ringo. You're tryin' real hard, to be the shepherd.
ThatsWhatHeSaid
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Heh.
colmena
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1. bashful; retiring.
No.
2. easily frightened away; timid.
No.
3. suspicious; distrustful: I am a bit shy of that sort of person.
Yes, I suppose so.
4. reluctant; wary.
Yea.
10. to draw back; recoil.
No.
I'm more meek/pensive, taciturn/diffident. And proud when the diffidence disappears.
No.
2. easily frightened away; timid.
No.
3. suspicious; distrustful: I am a bit shy of that sort of person.
Yes, I suppose so.
4. reluctant; wary.
Yea.
10. to draw back; recoil.
No.
I'm more meek/pensive, taciturn/diffident. And proud when the diffidence disappears.
colmena
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Your shameful acts destroyed them.
Eileen
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I am not shy in front of a group when I have a particular role to fill (leader, teacher, facilitator, whatever). I am very, very shy with individuals. I probably come across as really standoffish, even stuck up, because I am so shy.
disregard
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The only situation I can think of that really pulls the shy girl out of me is when someone is doing me a favor.
As long as that is not the case, I almost have an inability to be shy.
That does not mean that I talk a lot. It just means I'm comfortable and confident.
As long as that is not the case, I almost have an inability to be shy.
That does not mean that I talk a lot. It just means I'm comfortable and confident.
Doppleganger
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No, but alot of people seem to think so.
millerm277
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I'm shy in some respects:
1. I don't really go up to and talk to "new" people. (Mostly because, until I know a bit more about them, I'm a bit wary).
2. While I recieve many compliments on how good I apparently am at it, I HATE public speaking to a group. (Exception: I don't mind it when it's to a group of people I know well/am friendly with.)
Other than that, I'm pretty much normal, and can have a conversation with anyone if I want to. I don't generally have any issues with being "too shy" to go do something, like ask a question, or whatever.
1. I don't really go up to and talk to "new" people. (Mostly because, until I know a bit more about them, I'm a bit wary).
2. While I recieve many compliments on how good I apparently am at it, I HATE public speaking to a group. (Exception: I don't mind it when it's to a group of people I know well/am friendly with.)
Other than that, I'm pretty much normal, and can have a conversation with anyone if I want to. I don't generally have any issues with being "too shy" to go do something, like ask a question, or whatever.
Giggly
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I'm shy around people that I don't know well. I do have this ability to open up and talk to complete strangers that I've never seen before and know that I will never see again though. It's weird. In normal situations, if I get to know someone then the flood gates open.
Simplexity
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I think it depends on context and situation. If there is a reason or topic for me to discuss I just go into overexcitable, curious, silly, adaptive mode and don't even see a need to be shy or withdrawn. If there is not an easy intro to be made though then I'm ridiculously shy. I hate approaching people, or conversations that are too personal. I guess I tend to hyper-focus on people if i'm interested, so getting in that mode may be hard.
