What do you guys think of introverts/shy people

I'm comfortable being introverted, but sometimes I wish I could change my behaviour, like sometimes I'll want to do something extrovert but I'm just so used to being introvert that I can't seem to.

Im an introvert. Strange though, i can talk up a storm with strangers and yet have trouble talking with people i know real well.

I'm an introvert that gets mistaken for an extrovert.

When I'm with family im extrovert but near strangers or people I dont know im introvert but still polite enough..well I hope haha

I wish I could say some nice and helpful things about introversion, but to be honest, it seems like the one thing that's held me back in my personal and professional life more than anything else. Being introverted means you're in a minority as most people are extroverts and find it hard to relate to the way we are. Additionally, for a man it's more acceptable to be the strong and silent type, but women are expected to be accommodating and warmhearted chatterboxes, so it feels even more like a handicap.
There's a new theory linking introversion to autism I read in an article recently (http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-introverts-corner/201104/compelling-theory-about-introversion-extroversion-and-autism)

im way too shy

I honestly don't care. I'd date the girl at McDonalds who is extremely shy before I ever dated a super awesome extrovert who's also a jerk.

Honesty and understanding. It's what matters most.

I think that almost everyone here is an introvert. I don't mind being one, but it would be nice to have the confidence to talk to people who I don't know more. Whenever I see extroverts doing that I do get a bit jealous of them, but there are great things about being an introvert as well. Most people who I speak to can't tell how shy I am straight away, they only find out when I start feeling so awkward that I have to tell them.

I'm an introvert who acts like an extrovert. I've always thought most people were.

Note: When I say introverts, I don't necessarily mean shy. They aren't exactly the same thing.

I'm an extrovert and don't mind introverted people as long as I can pull a conversation out of them.

I will admit though, that I know two really stunningly beautiful introverted girls who are nice people but as boring as ditchwater to talk to :o( They add nothing to a conversation as they are always terrified of offending someone, so never express an opinion - no guy ever dates them for more than 2-3 weeks. Whereas, I'm always up for a good debate!