Summary of Joe Moran's Shrinking Violets

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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
Sample Book Insights:
#1 Shyness is difficult to define. It is often seen simply as a desire to withdraw from the company of others, but it can also be an undue interest in others and a desire for human connection that defeats itself through anxiety or uncertainty.
#2 We have a wordless language of gesture, expression, and vocal grunting, along with a complex and ever-evolving etiquette of tactility. Shy people are uncomfortable because they are unaccustomed to social norms, which makes them seem awkward.
#3 Shyness is not a rare mutation that sets an unfortunate few of us off from the mass of tribal humankind. Some form of it seems to be common not just in humans but in other animals.
#4 The Norwegian scientist and explorer Fridtjof Nansen had a more systematic explanation for seal shyness, informed by his encounter with the theories of Charles Darwin while studying zoology at the University of Oslo in the early 1880s. He thought that the most fearful were the working dogs, such as corgis, collies, and German shepherds.

Sujets

• History
• Histoire
• Social History

Informations

• Publié par: Everest Media LLC
• Date de parution: 31 juillet 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9798822556287
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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Insights on Joe Moran's Shrinking Violets
Contents Insights from Chapter 1 Insights from Chapter 2 Insights from Chapter 3 Insights from Chapter 4 Insights from Chapter 5 Insights from Chapter 6 Insights from Chapter 7 Insights from Chapter 8
Insights from Chapter 1

#1

Shyness is difficult to define. It is often seen simply as a desire to withdraw from the company of others, but it can also be an undue interest in others and a desire for human connection that defeats itself through anxiety or uncertainty.

#2

We have a wordless language of gesture, expression, and vocal grunting, along with a complex and ever-evolving etiquette of tactility. Shy people are uncomfortable because they are unaccustomed to social norms, which makes them seem awkward.

#3

Shyness is not a rare mutation that sets an unfortunate few of us off from the mass of tribal humankind. Some form of it seems to be common not just in humans but in other animals.

#4

The Norwegian scientist and explorer Fridtjof Nansen had a more systematic explanation for seal shyness, informed by his encounter with the theories of Charles Darwin while studying zoology at the University of Oslo in the early 1880s. He thought that the most fearful were the working dogs, such as corgis, collies, and German shepherds.

#5

The shy-bold continuum is the range of personalities found in different species. It has been found in more than a hundred species, and it may exist in all animals, including humans. Life for most animals is a trade-off between eating or being eaten, between looking for a mate and fleeing from danger, and they manage this trade-off between success and survival in various ingenious ways.

#6

The shyness of humans is a similar trait to that of animals, and it is adaptive. It is a fossil behavior from our prehistoric past, and it evolved to reduce the chances of conflict between people.

#7

Shyness is a longing for connection with others, but it can also be a longing to be left alone. It is a unique trait among humans that we are able to think about our shyness and reflect on it, which makes it difficult to understand.

#8

Shyness is a difficult trait to deal with, and many people, including Dr. Samuel Johnson, believe that it is a sign of intelligence. It is a reoccurring theme in his works, as he was always ashamed of being a corpse.

#9

Shyness is a low-intensity, mundane, and chronic condition. It is difficult to define, and its sufferers are not the natural protagonists who propel narratives along. It leaves little evidence behind in archives for historians to examine.

#10

The ancient world did know shyness, but it was not a result of our animal fears and instincts. It was a result of the gradual change in society and culture that occurred when our primitive fears about finding the next meal or being someone else’s meal subsided.

#11

The ancient Romans understood the ridiculousness of shyness, and they used it as a way to understand the importance of self-control. The blush, which is a sign of shame, was seen as a sign of trustworthiness and sanity.

#12

Shyness is often portrayed as a recoiling or withdrawing, but it can also make us the opposite of these things: awkwardly loquacious, aloof-seeming, or skillful in wearing social masks.

#13

The violet is a good metaphor for shyness. Shyness is not about just shrinking away, but also evincing nature’s talent for endless variation and for sustaining life in the most varied habitats.

#14

Shyness is a common human experience, and it can be a source of creativity and innovation. It can also be a result of reclusiveness, self-obsession, and procrastination. But it is never a boon or a burden, but simply part of the human experience.
Insights from Chapter 2

#1