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Cultural / Conversational

"But some cultures certainly do seem to be more tolerant of shy behaviours. Many Finnish proverbs, for instance, underline the value of contemplation and forethought, with phrases such as 'one word is enough to make a lot of trouble' or 'brevity makes a good psalm' or 'a barking dog does not catch a hare'. 'If you go to Finland there’s a different etiquette,' Moran says. 'There’s a greater appreciation of silence in conversation.'”

~ http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20160830-why-we-should-celebrate-shyness