Could you explain to me, the logic behind saying that an introvert is not necessarily shy?

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So, I’m an introvert. I prefer to have my social interaction in certain ways and settings. In person or in small groups with people I know well. Give me the right setting and you wouldn’t guess I’m an introvert. Give me the wrong setting and you won’t even know I’m there.

Introversion is commonly expressed as “where you get your energy from and what drains you.” Whereas shyness is usually expressed in fear-terminology. When I am not feeling energized by the social setting, it’s not that I get afraid to interact, it’s just that I prefer not to. I can push myself to, but unless I have a compelling reason to, I just won’t, preferring to wander off to do my own thing.

I cannot imagine a social situation that would cause me to feel fear. Uncomfortable, sure. Fear, not at all.