Shyness Gifts

Herman likes to stay in his comfort zone.

"I think I'm having pre-traumatic stress disorder."

Never being able to think of the right thing to say at the right time phobia.

"Now let's all introduce... ourselves."

"Maybe if I make myself inconspicuous I won't be called on."

'Welcome to the first meeting of the Shy Men Club.'

We bonded over a shared lack of assertiveness. Vive la diffidence!

The Shy Nudist Camp.

"Autumn already? O.K., I'll come down."

Bashful Royal Guard

"Okay. So, apart from being a very shy ventriloquist, is there anything else you can tell me about him?"

'Your, 'Never can come out in public' session is over. After I leave the room, you come out and slink away!'

'. . . You seem to have a strange obsession with shyness and safe sex. . .'

Group showers. Just one of the reasons few golfers take up football.

"...First, we'll have to get you out of your shell...."

"Hello... I will be your instructor for this assertiveness training course... that is... I mean... if you don't mind!"

Socially awkward shipwrecks.

"We couldn't find an introvert who was willing to take part."

'He's not really shy - just a bad skater.'

'Don't mind Ken, he's a bit shy around new people.'

'We should look our best since hidden cameras will photograph us wherever we go.'

'Tell me how you developed this shyness.'

'I don't model now!'

A man's head disappears into his torso, replaced by a sign that reads: Next Showing 1:00

Shy Man at Nudist Beach

No need to be concerned. After 30 years I'm finally emerging from this cocoon.

'You're new here, aren't you?'

"Yes, we have self help books on overcoming shyness."

How to Overcome Shyness.

Shy man in a photograph booth.

He was always painfully shy. (Originally published on 2004-04-07)

Self-Conscious Girl