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Besides, what percent of people are shy?

About 40 percent of all Americans consider themselves shy, and another 40 percent say they used to be shy. Perhaps the most telling statistic of all is that 60 percent of all these shy people say shyness is a serious personal problem. The majority feel helpless to do anything about it.

Subsequently, question is, is shyness a disorder? Many suffer from more than just shyness, experts say. They have a condition called social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia. The condition has been officially recognized as a psychiatric disorder since 1980.

Thereof, what causes a person to be shy?

Shyness is partly a result of genes a person has inherited. It's also influenced by behaviors they've learned, the ways people have reacted to their shyness, and life experiences they've had.

Is shyness a form of anxiety?

Shyness: anxiety, inhibition, reticence, or a combination of these in social and interpersonal situations, and nervousness or anxiety about evaluation by others. High levels of anxiety and fear cause avoidance, even of activities people want to engage in.