6 Signs You're Shy, Not Socially Awkward

"Am I socially awkward?" Have you ever been labelled as awkward or snobbish, but in reality, you just feel tense around people? If so, you may be shy, not awkward. While it’s true that shyness and social awkwardness may have characteristics that overlap, but there are some key differences that set them apart. Here are some signs that you’re more shy than socially awkward. Social anxiety is also another real thing too that we can cover in another video.

Writer: Joshua Munoz
Script Editor: Vanessa Tao
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
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References

[ComicalRealm]

"Every time I step out of my house, I just become so aware of my appearance and facial expressions and gestures" - Scooby Doo

[ryanwong]

‘Your parents are shy’

When you’re the only shy person in the entire extended family

[userココ]

1. 0:25 You feel uncomfortable around strangers
2. 1:04 You don't like unfamiliarity
3. 1:54 Your parents are shy too
4. 2:25 You had negative past experiences
5. 3:13 With friends, you can be the life of the party
6. 3:44 You're selective of who you let into your life

[atypicalscholar]

I've always hated being labeled as shy. It's always dismissed as a childish trait when it's something that's hard to deal with. Honestly, I would probably be better described as socially anxious since I actively avoid interaction and crowded places. Even a trip to the grocery store fills me with dread because I just feel so out of place and in the way.
I don't know, I guess the term shy has just become an insult people use against me to shame me.

[NightLocke_]

I’m scared to talk to new people and often get written off as a loner. I only really ever talk to one person on social media on an almost daily basis, and I constantly feel better texting over talking out loud. It gives me time to think of what I want to type instead of shutting down socially. Being an only child doesn’t help much and my parents don’t often push me out of my comfort zone so that adds into some of my social anxiety. Making friends is easier said than done for me.

[EricJSamme]

In this case I am definitely just shy. Thank you for opening my eyes

[marion-vo]

I'm mostly shy but have social awkward tendencies and so that makes it difficult for me to make genuine connections with people. I'm working on it though! It's been really tough to unlearn by those behaviours that turn people off and I'm aware of them, but it can be stressful to be in social situations especially with strangers.

[idkatthispoint-ss]

I have realised I am a mix of being shy and socially awkward 👁️👄👁️

[capedouche]

Thank you! This really helped, I thought I was socially awkward.

[peppermintcookie]

4, 5, and 6 is so relatable 😩 I'm still shy at 20, and struggle with insecurity. I've been bullied in the past for being quiet and timid at school. I find talking to strangers to be challenging because I always expect of what the person might say or how they will react. And I also never hang out with my friends; instead, I just stay at home and do my favorite hobbies

[deannal.newton]

I know that the root to my shyness is because of all the time I got rejected whenever I try to start a conversation with someone or add to a conversation. Either they would tell me to leave them alone, mind my own business, or "It's an A B conversation, so C your way out of it." And my dad wonders why I don't talk to people because it only teaches me to not talk to anyone unless spoken to or else you'll come across as annoying or desperate for attention and I don't want to be perceived as either of those things.

[mahdude]

I’m socially awkward, but not shy. I am bold and try and meet new people, I just screw up when I do. It’s really depressing when I think about it 😔

[honkdonk]

So I am both shy and socially awkward, wonderful!

[MythologicalHorrors]

I'm a really panicked person... When I talk publicly, It gets really awkward, because I have a lot to say, but, It comes out differently than the way I envisioned. I love to sing, But sometimes, I mess up and get really nervous because people are watching me. This was a very helpful video and it lightened up my weekend. I hope everyone gets to enjoy July 4th! Make sure you relax, and have fun! Thanks, Psych2Go!

[potatoesareyummy]

ok yeah im shy. i don’t like being around people i don’t know. i find myself cracking my knuckles or just messing with my shorts. i don’t like meeting new people because i don’t know what they’ll think of me.

[makethatchangelifecoaching]

I'm shy when I first meet people but after I warm up I'm very social

[xarielgonzalez]

Umm... what a twist, I tougth I was depressed, but watching this video I yust discovered that Im shy. U learn something new everyday.

[gabrielv.]

I have all of these, wow. That's interesting. And my past event made me change a lot who I am today. But I'm working on it now, and I think I'm improving. And when I have friends around I can open up and do some weird stuff, but I don't really talk too much.
Now I know I am shy, and that makes me be kinda awkward in social interactions.

[IceBeamTetsuno]

I feel like number 4 is the biggest reason I've changed into such a cautious person when it come to interacting with others. I remember when I was younger I was so open and unafraid of new places and people. It's hard to believe I used to be like that and lately I truly wish I could be that open, friendly and adventerous person again.

[GaryGeat]

I'm a little bit of both. The reason I'm shy around people is because I've had experiences meeting people, befriending them and then they disappear from my life. Having said that, I feel socially awkward when I do meet someone, I end up talking their ear off by talking way too much about myself and not asking anything about them.