This is shyness or social anxiety, not introversion.

Introverts socialize easily in, and can even get energy from, small groups of people they know (eg most #meetings).

These may seem like similar concepts but they are describing very different personality dimensions that aren’t even necessarily that correlated. I’m about as introverted as it gets but don’t have shyness, and I am often reading people describing things about a #personality trait I clearly have (#introversion) by misattributing to that trait behaviors I don’t recognize in myself.

It’s not helpful, as introversion is an stable personality trait (a preference) with a genetic component while shyness stems from distress, may be related to self-esteem and confidence levels, and can be worked on. If someone believes they are shy or socially anxious because they are an introvert, they may be less likely to work on that, believing it is inherent in their personality.

I know it’s meant to be a joke and exaggerated, but even at a smaller scale what’s depicted would be disruptive to a person’s day and their overall happiness, and they should be encouraged to get to a better place so they can get more out of life like every human deserves. #mentalhealthawareness #happiness #socialanxiety #psychology