Reading PeopleIntroversion

Introverts Aren't Shy

Shyness is fear of judgment; introversion is where you get your energy

One friend turns down a crowded party but speaks up in a small room. What did “shy” miss?

You'll find out

  • Social appetite and social nerves
  • Two people a label gets wrong
  • The move that fits your real reason

Why it matters

Separate the group you want from the nerves you feel so you can choose the setting that serves you.

About 3 min6 interactive slides · 5 questionsLesson 57 · Zone 7

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