I think GP is arguing over the meaning (and etymology) of the term, not how introverts (which I would define as people would prefer their own company) behave. D

I think GP is arguing over the meaning (and etymology) of the term, not how introverts (which I would define as people would prefer their own company) behave. Definition debates over the meaning of 'introversion' are common, because the term is often used very badly. The most annoying definition is "good with people". There's no such thing - the star quarterback, class president, class drug dealer, guy who's dated every second girl in class, the couple who have been together for 3 years, the president of the math club, and the class comedian are all "good with people" in very different ways. People like to think there's a general skill of "being good with people", because they think that if they acquire it they'll be good with people. It's a combination of the "grass is greener" and "silver bullet" fantasies.