shyness

Introduction

• awkwardness or apprehension some people feel when approaching or being approached by other people
• shy people often wish to connect with others, but don't know how or fear anxiety assoacitaed with human interaction

Differential diagnosis

• distinct from introversion
  • introverts feel energized by time alone
• distinct from social phobia

More general terms

• sign/symptom

Additional terms

• social phobia; social anxiety disorder