I'm different everyday depending on my gender :I

What's it called when you just don't like being around people in general?

The Shy definition perfectly describes me. I have a little group of school friends I talk to almost every day and I'm really talkative around them. But when they're not around, I'm known to stay silent and not bring attention to myself. And I met my internet friends like I've never been shy to begin with.

So yup. Thanks for the clarifications, Lofty. I'm sure some people needed it. :P

Im Anti-Social And Shy :Y And Thank U For Clearing Sh-t Up :D And Yeahhhhhhh...

I'm shy.:T
..The definition fit me perfectly.xD

am I like the ONLY social person here?

I am social.

no doubt XD

That's definately me. In real life, I'm usually very shy unless I can contribute to a conversation that's going on.

Im shy and a tiny bit anti social

@RedSun: That can be a form of shyness. Im kinda the same way xD

@Stalker Blade: That is also a form of being asocial, is there a specific group of people you dont like or is it just all people?

well I'm asocial then...
(THE MORE YOU KNOW)

I'm REEAALLLY shy when it comes to talking to people in real life XD

Thank god this was made, now I can finally explain my behaviors.

did you use a butterfly because the term "social butterfly?" xD

I used to be a terdle (shy) but I really came out my shell this past year and now Im kinda a budderfly. But like... I don't flap my wings to just anyone if you know what Im tryna say (idk xD)

I'm almost as shy as it can get...not fun .___.'

I'm shy and once I get to know someone I'll talk your ear off if I can relate ^-^' but people think I'm anti-social '.'

This is a very informative animation and thank you for sharing it! I think a lot of people who are comfortable talking on here but not in public have been mislabeled as antisocial in person.

Tiny Neku in the corner as you describe asocialism....

Well, i don't hang out with many people.. I've had my fill of people talking about me like i'm nothing to them, or getting beat up when we're alone. So, i just avoid people because they're always going to try to hurt me in some way :l i guess i'm just scared of people, in a way... (rly sorry if this came off as a vent)

So true!

@Stalker Blade: That's called introversion. :D I'm an introvert but I'm not shy. Introverts like to be alone because socializing is tiring to them. Extraverts are energized by socialization.

I guess I am kind of shy.
I'm able to make friends with people younger and older than me, but just not people in my age group. The fact that my siblings are both far more older than me doesn't help. I feel like I'm unable to open up to people and make friends.
I'll gladly talk with others if it's necessary (like working together), but I just can't really show my own personality.

Eep, long comment XD

@Stalker Blade: I see. Then I'd say thats a form of asocialism, choosing not to socialize with many people because of past conflict or fear. Thats not a bad thing though, asocialism can protect you in some ways. :y (and dont worry about venting xD)

I was about to post a lengthy explanation of how I am, but I decided against it. However, I must say that this is very informative and reassuring to me. If I'm to ask anything, do you have any advice for someone who is shy and chokes on words but always ends up doubting himself, even though he often attempts to gain (usually positive) attention?

Yay! now i know im shy .u.

I relized that I'm shy and sometimes anti-social.

Nice to know i'm just really shy :l

;v; Yay, now when my brother calls me an "anti-social creep" I can tell him what anti-social actually means.

I guess Im a bit shy (irl)
I don't always try to have attention, but when I do. I go all in. (meaning I do sumthin funny)
Also Im very shy when it comes to talking to girls irl.

interesting! I kinda fit myself into a category thats not hugely shy, but not outgoing at the same time. I find that I think making friends is difficult, but apparently to some, im quite a likeable person :3

you frogot to put socially akward. i do like to talk, and i'm not shy, but i find it hard to talk to anyone at school because everyone ignores me.

I want to be able to socialize and can't well,(so I'm shy) but I also can't be around people to long before wanting time to myself(asocial to some degree?)

Using the terms lofty did in this excellent post, I'd also like to help make something clear. Everybody on this planet is shy in some way, it's a fact of life.
The amount of shyness we have in a particular situation stems from many varying things, especially: relatability, familiarity, and opportunity. Going to a new school can encompass all of these.
When you go to a new school, you are completely surrounded by new people, especially upperclassmen. You tend to be more shy around the upperclassmen. Why? Because in your subconscious you know that you're new and this place is already familiar to them. You know that they already have sturdy relationships with the other classmates and with the building itself. You cannot relate to them in regards to familiarity, or so you think.
When you see other Freshman, you feel like you can relate a little easier with them because they're as unfamiliar with the place as you. However, if you see them in friendships with other people already, you feel even worse because they are familiar with someone in this new environment and you're not, which means that they're not relatable to you either. As for opportunity, you feel that the correct one hasn't arisen. You feel as if there is no opportunity to have a voice and show others that you exist. All of these contribute to shyness. If your shyness goes unchecked, you'll subconsciously accept being alone, then you'll turn asocial or eventually antisocial. You will get angry at people for not giving you attention that you feel you're entitled to. You will eventually think the world is committing a crime against you for not recognizing your existence. Can this be avoided?
Easily.
For every issue of unfamiliarity you have with another, there is also something you two have in common. You both might not like to play videogames or swim, but you both might like singing in the shower, listening to The ROlling-Stones, eating pizza with ranch dressing on top, making sand castles instead of getting in the water at the beach, laughing at satirical TV shows, giving friends reassuring words, just laying around all day relaxing instead of going out partying, or that you are insecure about when people talk about your hair style. When you find somewhere that you're familiar with another, you begin to find more areas where the two of you are similar. You are now relatable in spite of your unrelatable areas. Eventually, the two of you become friends. Now what about finding the opportunity to figure these things out? Just keep an open ear. Hear what random people have to say. Sit at tables with others. If you're with 5 people and they're having a conversation, you don't actually need to say anything to be part of that conversation. Just listen, be attentive, hear what they're saying, and the opportunity to say something may or may not arise. Don't focus on saying something for the sake of saying anything, focus on hearing others and giving them YOUR attention. Remember: they're also shy in different areas, but maybe they decided to take a chance and talk. Nothing is more putting down than talking to people and not having them listen. Don't be the person who doesn't listen even if you're in a group! You'll actually make them feel insecure by doing that even though you didn't intend to. If people see that you listen to what they have to say, they enjoy talking to you more. Eventually, you'll find yourself being the person everyone wants to talk to because you actually hear them. Be THAT person, and your shyness will go away.

Another perfect example of shyness is... (for bronies/pegasisters .U.)
FLUTTERSHY >U<

At the start of Mlp:Fim, she was insanely shy. But she has gotten over it quite a bit throughout the show with her friends help. .U.

Finally! Someone Else Who Kbows The Difference
I'm On The Shy Side Cus Like, I Love Meeting People, It's Just I'm Not So Good At Approaching Them. Which Is Why The Internet Is Great Because I Can Meet People Like You Without Being Afraid Of Being Weird'n'stuff

Lofty, I Thank You uvu

Yeah. I'm typically shy in life -- even if I feel like I can meet someone new. ; )

Well.... i am a shy pearson, and i am better on talking on online games and stuff better than real life. I usually dont want to talk to people bc im too shy to do it. And idk if im Anti Social. Usually i dont like talking bc ill think that ill make a mistake by saying something wrong so... yeah.. but im mostly shy...

*person. Sorry that i spelt that wrong...

Though I have not been officially diagnosed with it, both my mom and I suspect I may have a social anxiety disorder which is different from both of these. I will often get really distressed and jittery when I have to talk to people especially in large groups/crowds. (Even over the phone) I've never been in something as serious as a panic attack but I sometimes worry that may happen. I'm hoping to get myself help soon though.
I'm only able to express myself online. Even then, I still feel hesitant and cautious about what I say and how. I'm also a natural introvert so even if I could talk and make friends easily, I'd probably need a lot of time to myself anyway. But that would be ok too I guess.

One person asked if I'm always quiet when I was eating.Well one I get nervous around new people.And two its just plain rude to talk with food in your mouth.:U
Gah I'm just a(little)shy.

Sadly, I mixed these two up as well, and considered myself anti-social, when I'm more of a shy person, but now I know! And knowing is only half the battle! G-I-never mind... sorry

THOSE WHO NEED ADVICE LOOK AT CHICKEN BONE'S COMMENT ONLINE
Better advice than I could give. :'P

@Kiku22: I can actually relate to that alot. And I hate talking on the phone. xD

Also guys, everyone has social flaws in some way or another, even extroverts. Thats just how we are, but that doesnt stop us from being able to make friends. The point of this playback was simply to explain the difference between the terms, not explain all the social types. :P

im just shy o<o its just hard for me to talk to people but i will talk if i know them or if im friends with them o3o buut when it gets all quiet in a room i start to get nervous and hope nobody talks to me since i dont want people to notice me o3o'' i guess i just dont like being the center of attention :U

I'm REAAAALLY shy in real life. I wasn't when I was younger but as I grew up I became more shy and even a little afraid to talk to people. Like, I barely talk but even when I do I'm really quiet. Even online I can get shy. :/
Some people judged me as being anti-social just because I'm homeschooled. :c ;^;

-Victoria

My mom calls me her "Anti-Social butterfly" But I'm just shy.

When you started explaining the word shy it felt like you were describing me. I always thought I was both, I guess I was wrong.

I was bullied for a while so now I don't like socializing anymore...

thanks lofty :3

I guess I'm a little shy, but I don't get nervous talking to people, at least not usually. The quietness/shyness usually happens at school. I'm definitley not quiet on the internet, lol xD

i did find that very interesting :)

heck yeah we're better at communicating on the internet! my mom h8s txting and stuff bc she says no one cares about "face-to-face" anymore (which isnt true) but dang text based chat is the greatest invention ever in my opinion.

anyways thx for putting this out there! ppl need to know this stuff!

i would say im shy anti-social person :) i love being noticed but if im feeling moody im anti-social :/

I would say I'm only a little shy, just mostly introverted. I like hanging out with friends and getting people to laugh, it's exhausting though.

So true. XP Your explination of "shy" fit me perfectly. I also find it interesting the majority of the responses here tend to include people with the shy attribute. The internet is the safe haven for those who are shy. :p

Also, I would think your little lession here would make for a good report or something. *-)

lol Neku pops up when it starts talking about anti-sociality

I know the term anti social may imply anger or stuff, but I still say I'm anti-social since I have a real stigma towards socialising. It's much more than shyness,yet not anger or distaste.

Well, I don't know what I am.

I love company, and I am always exited to see my friends.

In public, I am just silent. Nothing else, just silent.

But sometimes, I love to be alone.
I AM CONFUSED WTF AM I

My social status has been improving over time. I used to be completely unable to start a confersation. It's not too much of a problem anymore.

I'm shy and want attention xD I'm weird.

It's almost scary how perfectly the "shy" description you wrote down fits me o-o

I'm always better at text chats than voice chats. Voices kinda scare me (family members excluded) And real-life talks? No I can't those scary people look at me xd
That's why I prefer internet.

Yeah, your description of shy fits me perfectly :3

@Epicbu.tt I think you're an introvert! I'm an introvert too! :D

I'm asocial D:

Now I know that I'm shy... thank you c:

im glad you did this cuz im very shy and lots of people think im being anti-social so thank you

Shy...The explanation explains me...My best friend thinks I'm both...I guess I am...