They are even reticent with themselves, their inner monologues numbed, uncomplaining.
The Starrs have not been so reticent, portraying themselves as victims of a bungling postal bureaucracy that put them in charge of the mails without pay or training.
It also means they're more reticent to put themselves forward.
But their comments were echoed by recently retired police officials who were less reticent about allowing themselves to be identified.
As a consequence, employees may be reticent to avail themselves of benefits.
Because people tend to be more reticent about promoting themselves / their companies over this side of the pond.
Mr Gove added: "Teachers worry that if they assert a degree of discipline, one determined maverick pupil will say 'I know my rights' and so teachers become reticent about asserting themselves.
These normally sociable, easy-going folks morph into reticent, nervous versions of themselves with sweaty palms and dry mouths.
Some people are better in portraying themselves as trustworthy, and others are more reticent or perhaps not as good at expressing themselves.
When she played Koko and the Roundhouse three years ago, normally reticent London audiences were falling over themselves to interact with the singer and participate in her complex call-and-response games.
