Susan Cain Shyness Quotations

Shyness is inherently uncomfortable; introversion is not. The traits do overlap, though psychologists debate to what degree.

We need to do teacher training to educate them about what temperament means. Shyness is painful and you want to help a child with shyness - but the underlying temperament of being a careful, sensitive person is to be honoured, valued and respected.

Though shyness per se was unacceptable, reserve was a mark of good breeding.

Shyness is the fear of social disapproval or humiliation, while introversion is a preference for environments that are not overstimulating. Shyness is inherently painful; introversion is not.