How Extreme Self-Focus Can Prevent 'Shy' People From Mingling With Others - The Swaddle

"[S]hy individuals may focus their attention inwards during new social interactions... imped[ing] the attention that should be paid to the social partner."

If you’re a shy person, you may have found yourself fixating on that minuscule juice stain on your top, the tiny pimple on your face, or that barely audible groan your stomach just made. Especially a… [+5549 chars]

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