Aconservation between two classmates talking about the behaviour of another student

"Emily never talks, always where black."

"Well that's not nice to say, because she is shy, shyness is an awkwardness or apprehension some people feel well approaching or being approached by other people, normally this starts by being teased of the idea as being not as good as other people so they shut them selves out so not to risk being put on the spot."

"just because your mom is a therapist doesn't mean that you know anything you could just be making it up."

"I highly doubt it. so don't think we should be friends if you are going to be so judgmental. I think I'd rather be Emily's friend.

I hope this sort of helps you

i believe the answer is inference

the positive connotations of the words "pretty," "quiet," and "silence" give the excerpt a tone of nervousness. i think its this