
Hang back
Social Anxiety
Used when someone avoids attention due to shyness or discomfort in social situations.
At networking events, he tends to hang back and observe rather than interact.
Indecision Connotation
Implies uncertainty or indecision, often due to lack of confidence or information.
I'll hang back until I have all the details about the plan.
Observation Strategy
Can be a deliberate strategy to observe events before participating.
Let's hang back and watch how they negotiate before we join in.
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