Buzz·Posted on 7 Feb 201719 Things Only People Who Are Confident But Shy Will UnderstandYou're the life and soul of the party in front of your friends, but in front of new people you're a completely different person.by Gena-mour BarrettBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. In your day-to-day life, you'd probably describe yourself as a pretty confident person. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. Especially when you're around your friends. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. But when you meet new people, you're a completely different person. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. People tend to comment on the difference between how you were when they first met you... 5. ...versus how you are now. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. Sometimes you're the life and soul of the party. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. Other times, you retreat to a corner and try not to be noticed. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. You love trying new things, but hate new situations. 9. And you absolutely despise being the new kid at school or at work because your real personality doesn't get to shine through. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. Even though you're confident in your work, you're always too shy to show it to anyone. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. And as soon as you start to fancy someone even a little bit you become SUPER shy too. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. Which means that having a crush is completely out of the question. Female Problems @Iifepost When you start catching feelings for somebody 10:03 PM - 13 Feb 2016 Reply Retweet Favorite It makes you way too vulnerable, and that's no fun. 13. You don't mind attention, in fact, sometimes you thrive on it. 14. But you hate TOO much attention. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. People always expect you to be in charge of group presentations because you're seen as the most confident. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. But speaking in front of a large room of people is actually when you're the shyest. 17. And while you're fine to have a conversation in person, you absolutely hate talking on the phone. 18. So sure, even though you definitely have your shy moments. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 19. Most days you feel pretty damn confident. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF