Are you a shy or reserved person? And do you think there's a difference between the two?

[thegreenyogi]

[ohsheeT]

I used to be really shy. And really wouldn't communicate too much.

But nowadays I love knowledge and when I'm communicating with somebody I want to know exactly who they are from the inside out so I think I'm a little bit more reserved and. Would rather listen than speak but it all just depends I think on who the person is and what's going on

[patrick994]

I define myself as a reserved person, I am not outgoing at first, I need to get to know people well before opening up to them.

[MrOracle]

I'm not at all shy. I AM pretty laid back most of the time, unless there's a reason for me to take charge of some situation that's about to be a problem. I also have no problem getting involved in conversations.

I just don't like drama and I avoid causing drama myself unless the situation is so bad that it will be worse if I don't.

[Anonymous]

Both

It's different I guess shy is more like a fear of talking while being reserved is composure something like that.

I consider myself to be both because I usually get scared of talking to new people or people I'm not close with... And I'm reserved in the sense that I act calm under pressure (eventho I don't feel that way I still act calm)... so yeah both

[DopeTurtle]

I’m more a reserved person at this point in my life.


I’ve done the whole partying, going to clubs, dancing all night and hanging with all sorts of people at all sorts of time of the night for like 10 years , I’m at that point where I just enjoy peace and quiet. I’ll still do those activities but much more spread out and with selective people than before.


Now I enjoy being home, relaxing, kicking with friends and just vibes

[andreasderjuengere]

There's indeed a difference.

Myself, I'm very reserved and the trusted inner circle of contacts is small.

But in daily life I'm upfront/sarcastic/direct/confrontational.

One may say that my own kind of shyness is protected by barbed wire?

[codytoe]

I can be quiet especially around a lot of unfamiliar people however I have not problems with public speaking and quite frankly I've spent enough time in prison that I dont really have a sense of modesty either. (You know you have a twisted sense if humor when you're ripping on the guards who have to strip search you)

[ChiTown33]

Reserved, yes. Yes there's a difference. Shy sounds afraid. I'm afraid of no one. But I don't like to assume too much with people. Most of my life I've lived with this mindset. Sometimes I question this though because I wonder if I come off as snobbish. I'm a very warm person to people I know.

[Damaged00]

I'm very reserved when I'm around new people. I prefer to observe and listen until I get to really know/trust them. But I'm not shy. I believe being shy is when you're uncomfortable and scared of what other people will think of you.

[luvstoned4him]

Yes I am reserved and there is a difference

To me I feel a shy oerson is more timid and a bit social awkward when it comes to dealing with people in a social level

But reserved is like you don't mind talking to people from time to time and you can communicate well but you choose the time, you choose the people you are selective

That's how I see it

[luvstoned4him]

@Asker also shy people are sometimes inexperienced too

[Bricealan]

I think there is a difference. I am not "shy" but am reserved in a confrontational situation that would not be improved by being otherwise.

[RebelinSteel]

Not so much shy, more reserved, at times even quiet. It often depends on how I am feeling mentally, emotionally at that time.

[KpopMusicFan]

I will say I can be both and it depends on who my who am I’m around and what kind of crowd I’m around.

[_Senorita_]

No I'm very inquisitive in nature but yes there r certain boundaries which i maintain for strangers... And i love living with my own rules!!

[_Senorita_]

I'm Ambivert... I open up completely with my loved ones

[Caroline91]

I can be pretty much either, depending on the situation, but rarely shy. I’m an introvert with an extrovert presentation.

[Yurrasis]

I'm reserved. I personally think being shy is out of insecurity or fear, and not intentional. Being reserved is a choice.

[skidawgkc22]

I am, and I use the two terms interchangeably.

[Dinklex3]

I’m pretty reserved, but not shy.

Yes, I think there’s a difference.

[Nikki1989]

Not at all. I am far too forward for most people.

[Dongie]

I was painfully shy growing up. 20 years ago I could speak with a crowd. Not anymore tho. Unless I get mad. A tad reserved.

[Ms_Facesitter]

Reserved. I'm not afraid of people, I just don't want to talk

[WhitneySnow]

I am reserved and a little shy until I get to know you. Reserved is intentional, shy is not.

[SweetJoyGirl]

I use to be really shy, now I am just more reserved.

[MicahRaine]

I've been both at times in my life but right now it's neither.

[Coden7]

I don’t think I’m shy. I am reserved. I won’t start a conversation, but I will engage with one. I also don’t over share and keep my language short.

[paledreams]

Somewhat shy and reserved - I don't want to be a cult leader 🥳😛

[Iron_Man]

I’m aggressive once I get to know somebody but good aggressive. I’m not shy at all but when I don’t know you at first, I’m shy

[Firestar01]

I am super reserved, and ofc. there is a difference. Reserved is a choice.

[Kelly6]

@thegreenyogi Reserved. there might be slight difference

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Yes there's a difference. Shy is a timid person while reserved means a person that is aloof.

[miamooree]

Yes there's absolutely a difference. I'm introverted and like being left alone but I'm not shy.

[eagle1951]

there is a difference. and at one time I was

[20yearsolder]

Can't say, I'm not shy or reserved

[mandyfire98]

Definitely not

[Zoi1986]

Not shy but I am Reserved. Ability to read people.

[jahaims]

Shy and reserved are synonyms.

[scott04sa22]

I don't know, look it up

[dudeinohio]

I'm both. There is a difference

[seviyorummm]

Yes, I am a shy and timid person.

[TurboAnon]

I am reserved, not shy. There's a huge difference.

[coxoabean]

I am shy

[convo_king89]

what’s the differnce

[Anonymous]

I'm both. Sure, there is a difference.

[dean53AU]

Neither 😊

[mayurr]

Reserved.

[Hotboy_booblover]

I am a shy extrovert