Shyness is the causeof much unhappiness for a great many people.Shy people are anxious andself-conscious; that is, they are excessively concerned with their own
appearance and actions.Worrisome thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds:what kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I
wearing unattractive clothes?
It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must negatively affect people.Aperson's conception of himself or herself is reflected in the way he or shebehaves, and the way
a person behaves affects other people's reactions.In general, the way peoplethink about themselves has a profound effect on all areas of their lives.
Shy people, having low self-esteem, are likely to be passive and easily influencedby others.They need reassurance that they are doing "the right thing".Shypeople are very
sensitive to criticism; they feel it confirms their feelings of inferiority.Theyalso find it difficult to be pleased by compliment with a statement like thisone, "You're just
saying that to make me feel good.I know it's not true".It is clear thatwhile self-awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is harmful.
Can shyness be completely eliminated, or at least reduced? Fortunately, peoplecan overcome shyness with determined and patient efforts in buildingself-confidence.Since
shyness goes hand in hand with a lack of self-esteem, it is important forpeople to accept their weaknesses as well as their strengths.
Each one of us is a unique, worthwhile individual, interested in our ownpersonal ways.The better we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to liveup to our full
potential.Let's not allow shyness to block our chances for a rich andfulfilling life.

What does theauthor try to prove by citing "what kind of impression am I making? （Para.1）_________

A.Shy people benefit from their caring about their appearance.

B.People's shyness made them care too much about their appearance and actions.

C.It's natural that shy people don't believe other's compliments.

D.Shy people think they are different from others.