I've been meeting with Mohammed to understand his experience of immigrating to the United States. Mohammed was raised in Yemen and was excessively shy as a child. Today, he is so economical with words ...

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Shyness is “the tendency to feel awkward, worried, or tense during social encounters, especially with unfamiliar people,” as per the American Psychological Association. “Severely shy people may have ...

I am pretty shy and slightly socially awkward. I want to start dating, but I’m really struggling to flirt and get across to other people that I’m interested. There is a very cute person who works at a ...

Feeling a bit timid in social settings? You're not alone. Shyness can be like that uninvited guest at a party, making itself comfortable in your space. First off, accept that feeling shy is part of ...