Is it normal to be hated because your shy?

I'm really shy but I still try to talk to people and try to get along with people but for some reason whenever I meet someone it seems like they automatically hate me and I didn't do anything wrong. People always call me annouying so i try to keep a distance from people. But then they just yell at me for being to quiet. Which really effects my self esteem because everything just gets to me. So I'm wondering if it's just me or if it's normal. Thanks :)

Is It Normal?
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  • People have a tendency to become irritated at things they don't understand. So they simply don't understand you.

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  • dude, i like penguins! :D

    anyway OP, you don't sound annoying. i understand your situation..i've been shy my whole life, but recently i've been getting over that shyness. i don't know why people seem to hate you. you could try to get over your shyness a bit. good luck to you.

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  • You will need to become more confident, this problem won't go away. It could only get worse. I'm not saying go into school tomorrow being all cocky and whatnot, making a little difference everyday. Ask someone how they got on in something (etc). The key is to asking other people how THEY are, because everyone is a narcissist.

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  • They don't hate you!! they just pick on you a bit because you don't talk much and they wont expect any back chat.. but don't worry, probably you think a lot more than them. I don't talk much either and people are unkind to me, but as i get older it doesn't bother me as much because I tend to open my mouth more these days and rather not be around the people who got angered at my lack of involvement with their conversations about nothing I liked.

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  • Shy people just come across arrogant !! Simple as that

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  • Wow I'm the same way. I can't help that im shy that's just how I am. And I really hate it when people cut me down or bring me down just for being shy like if I don't want to talk to you then I will tell you but no one really seems to understand where I am coming from. I hate being shy I always have but I don't really know what to do to make me not shy any more

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  • I've been shy all my life, and have seen many shy people picked on. I lucked out and was 6'3" and 200 lbs at the start of high school, so I got to defend my fellow nerds/shy people from the bullies while never having to fight anyone.

    As for a solution...be friends with all the other shy people, they understand you.

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  • DuDe.... I lIkE TuRtLEs

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  • "Even though people may not understand me, I am beautiful and I love myself."

    Look in the mirror and say this to yourself.

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  • I was shy through school and bullied for it and i'm still shy now when i'm in my 20's so I don't know a solution :(

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