Shrinking VioletsOur success as a species is built on sociability, so shyness in humans should be an anomaly. But it's actually remarkably common we all know what it's like to cringe in embarrassment, stand tongue tied at the fringe of an unfamiliar group, or flush with humiliation if we suddenly become the unwelcome centre of attention. In Shrinking Violets, Joe Moran explores the hidden world of shyness, providing insights on everything from timidity in lemon sharks