At the onset, shyness and social anxiety may seem similar. On the contrary, shyness is merely a symptom of social anxiety and not its equivalent. Shyness is an exhibited behaviour that is manifested through the action or inaction of a subject. Social anxiety or social phobia is the fear of being placed in a social situation. Let us take concrete examples to illustrate better. A person who is experiencing shyness, may blush at the instant...