[pogorniy]

Because we all are different. Your brain is wired in ways which makes some things easier and some things harder. Look at those who feel bored working with things you feel exited about. Find yourself (in another words whats suits your brain more) and don't try to be who you can't become.

> any advice on acquiring these basic social skills?

Find peoples with similar given and ask what worked for them. Advises from "natural" extroverts won't work for you.