<human>: I am 28 and just broke up with my BF- we were dating since I was 19! While I am dealing with this just fine, I am trying to date and see other people. I am so shy though and dont know where to even begin! 

For instance, theres a guy whom I see at work- we have a mutual attraction and always quickly glance at each other. After months of doing this- we cross paths- hes quickly going north and im going south and I shyly smile and look down and he says "hey how are you?!" then I pass by and say "hi good!" and scutter away!

When he crossed my path before, he never said Hi and I avoided eye contact and put my hair behind my ear (i do this when im nervous sometimes)

I am so shy! I dont know how to get over it! I dont want to be alone- but I am afraid my shyness may hold me back.

and also do guys pick up on shyness and do they like shy girls? I am not shy when you get to know me- but around people I like or I am crushing on- I get super red and shy! I dont want him to miscontrue me being shy for being "above him or conceited" to talk to him- can guys tell when a girl is shy? what do guys do about shy girls?

Could you distill the essence of the text into 1-3 sentences?
<bot>: What can I do to overcome shyness and do guys find shy girls attractive or do they work harder to get to them?