Shyness Comrade Gifts

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

'The cats love getting some fresh air, and it's the warmed coat I've ever had.'

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

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

Honestly, I don't know why I even bring Harold to parties.

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

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

The Shy Nudist Camp.

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

Bashful Royal Guard

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

Herman likes to stay in his comfort zone.

Bald hairdresser recomending hair restoring lotion

"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."

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

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

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

'Tell me how you developed this shyness.'

'I don't model now!'

'I used to be afraid of public speaking, but since I realised everyone falls asleep after 15 minutes...'

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

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

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

"I finally found a dog that fits my lifestyle."

Do you close your eyes when you kiss? Yes, but only because I'm very shy. I also close my eyes when I brush my teeth in front of the bathroom mirror.

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

The Clutz

How to Overcome Shyness.

Shy man in a photograph booth.

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

Self-Conscious Girl