IMO, shyness in most other countries would indicate amongst other things, morally-sound attitudes towards women. However, in the Gulf and other über-machista regions of the world, shyness seems to indicate "I like to put it in other places, but I'M NOT GAY!" or misogyny.
I'm so glad that you have met nice, shy Gulfies, the kind you bring home to Mom, don't ya know
(Khaliji getting a pat on the head for two weeks without an honor killing, I mean, a job well done)