Shyness is often another manifestation of conceitedness: you are afraid to say or do something, because you think everyone is watching or judging you. News flash… you’re not that important that them.
In a way, humility is the cure. That and alcohol.
Vicomte
April 30, 2012 at 1:31 am
I’m glad someone else understands this.
Extroversion/introversion is a preference, nothing more.
I’ve never been accused of being shy, socially awkward, conversationally inadequate, or otherwise unable or afraid of dealing with people competently. People like me, and I know this. However, I much prefer to keep to myself, more often than not. I’ll chime in when something interesting happens. Until then, I enjoy the company of my own thoughts.
‘Playing’ extroverted isn’t draining so much as tedious. Most people aren’t that interesting.
That said, the people who think introversion means ‘social retard’ are the same people that think it’s crazy you’re not on Facebook.