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Why are we shy?

The Why Factor by BBC

Oct 21, 201923:41Society & Culture

About half the population consider themselves to have a shy personality, but most of us feel shyness in certain situations. Although some people may display outward signs of shyness such as blushing and being tongue-tied...

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