1. It adds an air of mystery.
Everybody likes a good mystery. Mysterious individuals are intriguing, beckoning us to wonder what is behind the silence. Being perceived as mysterious has quite a few benefits.
As already mentioned, it stimulates intrigue, it draws attention from others without seemingly asking for it, and, most importantly, it allows for people’s imaginations to fill in the blanks.
Our imaginations are very powerful things, being able to tap into them and force them to work in our favor is a great skill to have. Coming off as shy allows for a great base to build off.