What is your definition of being shy?

[Freddo]

I tend to agree with Emily up to a point in fact most of it

I came from a very strict being upbringing of being seen and not heard
then I was kept away from members of the opposite sex
except for the times when I could sneak away from big brothers ever seeing eye
the trouble is the sort of girls I meet did not need much persuading
to get friendly

I am really shy with ladies that I feel attracted to
I get tongue tied and feel myself getting very hot under the collar
and going red.
and have no idea what to say so just avoid the situation