English is full of colourful phrases to describe shyness. Someone timid might be called shrinking violet or a wallflower, while for especially nervous types we have the curious expression: they wouldn ...

Understanding shyness, and managing it in yourself, can be a boon to your success in every phase of your life. Here's some expert advice.

In her 2007 book “Shyness and Society: The Illusion of Competence,” Scott argues that shy people are perceived as failing to pull their weight in social situations and that, while non-shyness ...

One institute seeks to treat serious shyness before it becomes a problem. Aug. 24, 2007 — -- At 15 years old, Bernie Carducci was shy. Most social situations, no matter how casual, would ...

Of course, extreme shyness (now pathologized as “social anxiety disorder”) has a biological component that can be treated, though medication may not be the best option for everyone who has ...

Is shyness something you feel, or is it something that defines you? Child psychologists are still not fully convinced one way or the other. A small study published April 25 in the journal Society ...