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I consider myself "introverted". So, in Japanese I've always said:

> 私の人柄は引っ込み思案、というか保守的です。

In my opinion, the nuance of "introverted" is neutral (while "shy" is a
negative). So, I don't want any negative connotation in my Japanese.

So, how does that sound?  
Are "引っ込み思案" and "保守的" even comparable?

Also, are "人柄" and "性格" comparable? Both mean "personality"? Should I have
said "性格"?
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word-choice nuances
Better to say my 人柄 is 保守的 or 引っ込み思案?
I think you're referring to 性格(seikaku, personality) in this context.

To answer your question, I think it's safe to go with 内向的(naikou-teki, adj.),
which is introverted or inward-looking.
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人柄 tends to have a positive connotation (it can mean "a good and friendly
personality" on its own). Using 人柄 was not wrong, but if you want to describe
your character objectively, 性格 is the safer choice.

保守的 is more like _conservative_. 内向的 is the word closer to " _shy_ without
negative connotation." 引っ込み思案 is a negative word, although it's not impossible
to introduce yourself as 私は引っ込み思案です.
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