I am very shy because a greater part of my life has been encased indoors. Yet, shyness can be worked on. What bolsters my confidence to speak in public are these:

1. God has made me special and I have something of great worth I have to share.

2. God wants me to succeed and He is always there.

3. Good preparation is key to mastering courage and ridding off shyness.

4. Belief in myself that I am special and any opportunity given me is worth my ego.

5. Prayer has been the most powerful source of my confidence at all times.

Yes but some physiological reasons also play a role in shyness.

Thanks Dr Son.

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Yes but we can overcome it with time.

Very correct, but can be work upon over time. The person can learn how to face people, get involved in team work that requires result presentation among other activities that can boost the person 's confidence and gain boldness.

Thanks Dr Otekunrin

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I agree with jakson

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Yes i agree with Dr Olutosin

I am very shy because a greater part of my life has been encased indoors. Yet, shyness can be worked on. What bolsters my confidence to speak in public are these:

1. God has made me special and I have something of great worth I have to share.

2. God wants me to succeed and He is always there.

3. Good preparation is key to mastering courage and ridding off shyness.

4. Belief in myself that I am special and any opportunity given me is worth my ego.

5. Prayer has been the most powerful source of my confidence at all times.

I appreciate you contribution Brother Dickson

Dr Otekunrin, thanks for the contribution

Interesting question and looking forward to read answers

Interesting question and looking forward to read answers

Thanks for your interest Nawaz

Both are psychological. Timidity is based on fear of the unknown either with change or new situations while shyness just stems from lack of self worth esteem confidence etc.

According to me the feeling shy or considering yourself timid even if you have any disability is Psychological.

Always be bold and remove the feelings of shyness or timidity because this instincts that you have in your mind is what you have presumed. If you want to go to USA you have to go yourself- this work can not be done by anybody else. If you are determined, the shyness can be removed. That's why it is psychological.

I like dear Dickson's view by 5 activities , such thinking shyness can be avoided.

Prof. Shelf this is wonderful.

Dr Sankar, I appreciate you response.

Shyness (also called diffidence) is the feeling of apprehension, lack of comfort, or awkwardness especially when a person is around other people. This commonly occurs in new situations or with unfamiliar people. Shyness can be a characteristic of people who have low self-esteem. Stronger forms of shyness are usually referred to as social anxiety or social phobia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shyness

Erm I need to correct you Harry. I dont have that handle. Call me by my name.

I agree with Dick Son sir

Shyness is when one lack self confidence. Timid is when is fearful and cautious

Thanks Annette

Okay Sankar well noted

Thanks Dr Gadallah for your contribution

No, I feel its because of introvert personality.

Thanks Dr Naik

Thank you Sir Humberto.

Culture and upbringing , parents teach us many things !!!

Shyness is a natural phenomenon

shyness is a speed breaker in one'spsychology.

Hi Dear Dr. Harry..

Yes to some extent.

Regards

Definitely shyness is a psychological trait

Regards

Thanks Dr Murthy for your simplified response

Thanks Dr Nima

Thanks Dr Salih.

I appreciate your contribution Dr Son

Thanks for response Sir Mushongo

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I think shyness is positive and negative at the same time

Thanks Griepink; I have enjoyed your submission

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Shyness is the tendency to feel awkward, tense or worried during social encounters. It is when one feel inferior, lacks self esteem and self confidence and it can be overcomed

It is a good question provokes informative answers . Thanks

I agree with Reishma

It is a good question and informative responses. Have a wonderful weekend.

Shyness is a beautiful trait, but it is a cause of hesitation and failure, so it is a psychological illness treated by increasing self-confidence and working within the policy of the team and knowing that the bliss is for God only

Thanks Akua for sharing

I appreciate your contribution Dibakar

I agree with you Kshash

I agree with Dr. Yehya A. Salih.

The normal growth of each person's personality may hinder some of the mental disorders, which can affect the individual's life and one of these disorders is called shyness, and this disorder carries him shy of his childhood which in turn affects his various social relationships.

This in an in-depth explanation Dr Omran

It may have also sociological or educational context, eg. in a family.

This will be a good question to ask Dr Mirek

They have "Cultural" dynamics as well.

Shyness is a character trait. It is difficult to change such innate features in life.

Dennis can you explain what is meant by Cultural Dynamics

Agreed with @Dickson Adom

@Dr. Essel: I was referring to how cultural processes/values/beliefs form an important part of certain societies. For instance, in the "Traditional Anlo" society of Ghana we identify with acting shyly or being shy as a sign of respect or humility, especially when we are in the presence of the elderly. In fact, Xu and Farver (2009) illustrate this further with their study into the cultural dynamics of shyness in China and the Western cultures. They found that, whilst shyness is associated with peer rejection in the Western societies, it is a sign of accomplishment, mastery and maturity in China. Clearly, shyness may reflect different values in different cultures.

Thanks for the in-depth explanation given on the cultural dynamics of shyness.

Am honoured, Doc.

You are welcomed

@ Dennis Atsu Dake , u r right

There is a follow up question on research gate concerning cultural dynamics of shyness and timidity. You can add your contribution Hossain