Introverts
Being socially awkward is one thing that some people have and rather enjoy or maybe hate depending on their personality.
Socialism
Being social and able to interact with people around you or at your workplace or even anywhere in public, will get you a lot more further in life and will probably make you some friends here and there especially if someone needs help and you decide to help them rather than just going away or leaving and telling them the word No, but being a little bit introverted or socially awkward can also get you a lot further in life as well but through a different path. Introverts are people that do not like to interact with other human beings and prefer staying alone unlike extroverts or people in between the two that love talking and making friends. Introverts are people that can be anything that they want in this life according to what they like and what they are comfortable with and are as successful as an extrovert or any other person no matter how socially awkward they can be or shy in public because people like them tend to sometimes be smarter than your average human being. Communicating with other people is of course important but you can still evade it and do your own things unless it is a necessity therefore you can and should talk to other people especially to the police, if there is anything wrong, or the fire department for example.
Communication in non-introverts
Communicating in introverts tend to be lower than usual and they sometimes are scared to interact with others due to fear of past experiences or judgmental people, but sometimes a person is not an actual introvert and is not socially awkward but prefers to stay alone in a private place, doing his own things and minding his own business, and prefers to not speak to the people around him or in general unless he needs to, and is more focused on his studies, hobbies, researches, or maybe plans or activities that he likes to do. People are fun and want to have fun, but the fun differs from a person to another and the mood changes between people too.
Introverts at a public place or in the street
One of the nightmares
of an introvert or socially awkward person is when someone comes and speak to them about something or ask them a question in public or in a restaurant or maybe when crossing the street, and maybe that person wants directions to go somewhere or needs help in something, and that is the last thing a person that is introverted wants and all you want to do is finish your own thing and go back to your comfort zone which is really great and comfortable and can get you further in life and get you to achieve your goals faster than someone that loves to enjoy talking to people and staying outside because he can have this time to focus on his goals more, but again everyone is different and can be successful.
Some introverted celebrities
Albert Einstein - He was a famous celebrity and still is, a theoretical physicist, and is a gifted person of high IQ around 150, and yes he was an introvert and we can see how successful he was and still influences the younger generation as well as the older generation with his quotes and his mindset.
Bill Gates - A famous software developer and the co founder of Microsoft.
Warren Buffet - A stocks holder and a successful person, influencing the people with his famous and rich quotes and definitely his mindset.
Emma Watson - The introverted actor famous for her Harry Potter acting and role. A successful person.
Can an introvert change to an extrovert?
Introverts can not become extroverts and change their personality and how their brain functions and works but they can still pretend that they are extroverts and start hanging out with some people but it will be very hard for them and also not as comfortable as in their comfort zone.
Conclusion
Introverts, extroverts, or omnivores are all people of success and it doesn't matter what you are but you only have to believe in yourself and follow your goals and dreams and hopefully you will be successful and achieve what you want to achieve in your life, and the personality differences shouldn't be a barrier for you to advance.
I am introverted-shy, and can relate to your article. One of the things that gets me nervous (or fearful) is being told to go to a party. Or, a party will be done for me (luckily it's never happened). What if I meet strangers? What will we talk about? However, when I get to know a person, I can become talkative one would think am an extrovert. Most of the times I spend alone. Reading, writing, watching a movie, thinking, listening to songs, playing with a pet etcs are some of the things that get me entertained or busy when alone. Some ask me if I don't get lonely locked in my room. I tell them, no. I enjoy it. But they don't get how I enjoy being alone. What I like most about this personality is that introverts are good at listening. I like it am introverted and shy. Remind me of the song Shy Guy. Indeed, there are women who are attracted to shy men, and maybe, the vise versa.