Most people who claim that they are "introverts" are actually addicted to the internet/cellphone/video games, insecure, and don't want to put in effort to learn to socialize.

Carl Jung coined the term introvert, as well as extrovert. His definition is much different than yours, although it’s a bit dated in that it’s not the popular definition nowadays. Here it is: "attitude-type characterised by orientation in life through subjective psychic contents" I think claiming that all introverts don’t want to learn how to socialize is a little bold. Not every introvert is anti social. I’d say I’m an introvert, but I have no problem socializing. I work as a host at a restaurant, I hang out with friends, I go to parties, I don’t sit on my ass all day. On the other hand, I feel rejuvenated when I spend time by myself. I don’t crave social interaction, but I don’t mind it either. I think what you’re describing is the anti social type.

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