[bipolarla]

We are all naturally shy. The most effective leaders learn to come out of their shell. Business is often based on building connections. How many CEO's, founders, and leaders all know each other. It is for this reason companies are often drawn to Silicon Valley, New York and now China. It is so important to build your confidence to meet others. I know computers allow connection it is helpful to build both online and in person networking. We are moving more and more to an online world but I believe there is value in looking someone in the eyes (either in person or on Skype).

[kingkawn]

This is really not true. Watching my niece grow up from birth has proven to me that some people are simply outgoing. She didn't learn it, she just was it from the get go. maybe others learn to be shy and then have to spend a lot of effort unlearning it. and of course there are many people are are naturally shy. But not by any means all of us.

[pjscott]

We are all pretty similar to me. At least, I am.

(I think the general term for this is the typical mind fallacy: we all model others by generalizing from ourselves. It's usually a pretty reasonable way for our minds to work; after all, as humans we are much more alike than we are different.)