Quote (Shyness) Posted on March 17, 2016January 5, 2019 by Shubnum Khan ‘One form of shyness is characterised by the fear of making someone else feel awkward or embarrassed, a kind of heightened sensitivity or extreme empathy.’ Lyn Hejinian – My Life Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Related Posted in amreading, hejinian, quotes, shyness.