Presley and Fox
Gentle and slow makes friends.
What this friend is telling you
A wild fox kit is nuzzling Presley's hand in the flower glade. Do you know why? Because she knelt down, went quiet, and let the fox choose. Foxes never come to loud, grabbing hands. Some people are like foxes. The shy kid in your class. The new neighbor. A grumpy sibling. You cannot rush them into being your friend. Go slow. Be soft. Leave room. They will come.
Watch out for…
deciding someone doesn't like you when really they are just shy. Shy and unfriendly look alike from far away, but they are not the same thing.
Try this
Give a shy person one small, quiet hello today. A smile. A "want to sit here?" Then let them take their time.