Let's get this straight. Shy people aren't rude, weird or even snobby – they just genuinely get a bit flustered here and there!
13 Things Only Shy People Know
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Accidental eye contact is SO AWKWARD!
What are you supposed to do now? Keep it or break it? Or maybe a nod?Â
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Headphones are life savers!
Sometimes you don't even need to be listening to anything - they are always a great way to avoid interactions.Â
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Icebreaker are the worst.Â
You dread the thought of being asked to share something interesting about yourself in a group. Blergh.
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You are great at internal raging.Â
Instead of having a meltdown, you politely nod and rant internally. It can't be that great for the insides!Â
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Losing your voice.
Anytime you’re put on the spot your voicebox decides to disappear. Having no words escape your lips is a constant struggle.
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You are the master of inventive excuses.
You have an abundance of excuses to pull out for social occasions!
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7/13
You have mingling problems.
This means that going as a plus one to a party is risky as what if they leave you and you actually have to find someone else to talk to?!
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Being told to change
You are perfectly fine and dandy just the way you are.
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9/13
Being asked to repeat yourself.
No-one ever seems to hear when you do finally say something so you’re forced to say it again.Â
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10/13
10/13
You’re constantly being mistaken for being rude.
You’re actually just selective with your words and don't feel the need to talk all the time.Â
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11/13
11/13
Shouty banter.
What is even the point of this?? You will not be getting involved in any of that nonsense.
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12/13
12/13
Team work (quick - hide!)
You definitely prefer to work alone and without having to interact with anyone. Just imagine if you get told you have to present the project...
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Dating is a traumatic ordeal.Â
You're totally fine txting or Tindering but meeting up in person actually makes you feel physically ill.Â
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