I don't yell much, or scream. Being quiet means you listen when you should listen. To go from shy to confident, practice interacting with strangers, even if it's a little awkward at first, so you can get better at starting conversations. Another more casual term is ‘loner’, used for a quiet … People are often described as both ‘quiet and shy’, so the two terms are clearly related to each other. My shyness comes out in certain situations. So is that possible? And I'm not shy, it's just that I'm quiet. At first, there may not seem to be a difference between these two traits. I tend to come off as standoffish, but I'm actually anxious and care a lot about others, I just bottle up my feelings. We shouldn’t assume that just because they are quiet they will put up with bad behavior either. Shy extroverts love being in social situations, but we do not feel the need to dominate the conversation. In my mind, it just depends on the value of conversation. We also enjoy observing those around us, and we may become expert “people watchers.” When you do take part in a discussion, make sure you have value and something interesting to say. You could be awkward, but you also can be loud and even more awkward. What is the difference between ‘quiet’ and ‘shy’? I'm shy and quiet. 07-18-2007, 11:01 PM #5 They've never seen it. But I'll talk a lot if I have a lot to say, or someone wants to talk to me. In fact, quiet people are often strong, creative, intuitive and brilliant. So watch out that you don’t upset the quiet one – you could be in for a shock. quiet_not_shy 134 points 135 points 136 points 3 days ago I just want to express my appreciation for two correct uses of ‘their’ and ‘there.’ Have a wonderful day Quiet people watch and listen and when they have all the information they need, they act. This list of 10 good things about being shy might also be helpful if you are overcoming SAD and still struggling with shy tendencies. An ‘introvert’ is not a person who is shy, but a person who prefers to be alone and is happy to not be around other people all the time. Also, when conversing with others, act confident even if you don't feel that way at first since acting bolder will help you feel that way over time. Bill Gates is quiet and bookish, but apparently unfazed by others’ opinions of him: he’s an introvert, but not shy. Barbra Streisand has an outgoing, larger than life personality, who also battles with a paralyzing case of stage fright: she’s a shy extrovert. I'm quiet- not shy, I'd just rather listen than talk- but I also need someone who knows when to be quiet, too. I'm definitely not shy but I can be quiet sometimes. You can be quiet but not shy, I see no conflict between the two. Okay. Being quiet and being shy … Also people tend to not take an interest in anything about me whatsoever so it can make it hard. These might not be things that immediately come to mind, but they are true of many shy people. But people who know me well say I am not shy at all. To go from shy to confident, practice interacting with strangers, even if it's a little awkward at first, so you can get better at starting conversations. Bi, 18.