Answer:
First and foremost, shyness is a personality trait. Shy people don't like the spotlight or being at the centre of a conversation, but social situations don't cause them significant and ongoing distress and can be overcome.
Just Shy or Social Anxiety Disorder. Is social anxiety disorder just another name for being really shy? Many people are a little bit shy, but those with social anxiety disorder (also called social phobia) can become overwhelmed with anxiety in simple social situations.
