Description

Most of us have some understanding of shyness. From birthday parties as children to office Christmas parties as adults, from an old friend s wedding to a group presentation, we ve all experienced it in some form or other. Shyness may be ever-present or it may come and go.

Partly genetic, partly environmental, shyness is largely viewed as a character flaw, something that needs to change, but why is no-one talking about the benefits of being shy? For example, shyness usually equates to being an excellent listener, considerate speaker and thoughtful observer.