🤫 Silent People: Shy, Anxious… or Simply Observant? 🤔👀
We’ve all seen that person — the quiet one in class, at work, or even in a friends’ group. The one who says little, stays on the edge of conversations, maybe just smiles or nods at times. And what do people usually assume? 💭 “They’re so rude.” 💭 “They must think they’re better than us.” 💭 “Are they judging me right now?” 💭 “So boring!” But here’s what’s really beneath that behaviour — because silent people aren’t always what you think. --- 🫣 Sometimes, they’re shy. They want to join in, trust me. But inside? Their heart is beating like it’s running a marathon — just at the thought of saying one sentence. Speaking up feels like standing on a stage with a spotlight on their face, even if they’re just introducing themselves in a group. ✨ Example? The shy person spends 10 minutes planning how to say “hi” — and when they finally do, the conversation’s already moved on. --- 😬 Sometimes, they’re anxious. They rehearse everything they want to say… twice… thrice… and then decide, “Maybe ...