Here's some more information about the difference between shy people and introverted people. <a href="http://www.thepowerofintroverts.com/2011/07/05/are-you-shy-introverted-both-or-neither-and-why-does-it-matter/" rel="nofollow">http://www.thepowerofintroverts.com/2011/07/05/are-you-shy-i...</a><p>Everyone's different and your mileage may vary, but it's important not to generally conflate these two concepts or else you risk framing someone the wrong way and end up totally misunderstanding them.