Do you sometimes think that you are too shy? Are you more shy
than most of your friends? Though you may feel like the only
one, more than 40 percent of teens and adults in America
consider themselves shy. Shyness is extremely common and normal
in children, teens and adults. How Shyness Affects Us All people
feel shy at some time in their lives, but being shy most of the
time can cause difficulties with day-to-day activities and
relationships. Sometimes, it is normal to feel shy, such as in
the following circumstances: - Any first-time situation, such as
starting a new school. - Before a performance/speech. - Meeting
new people or introducing yourself. - Spend more time on
computers, without human contact. - Avoid or cancel social
events. - Have fewer friends. - Think poorly of themselves. -
Can't or won't give speeches. - Have a hard time meeting people.
- Avoid performances. - Don't talk on the telephone much. -
Participate less often than others in classes at school. - Blame
themselves when things go wrong.