I think it starts when you are growing up. If you don't learn to socialize when you're young it can be harder as you get older. But I think a lot of it has to do with how often you socialize. If I haven't been to any parties/gatherings for a while then I'll feel a bit awkward when I do end up going to a party. If you get a job where you are forced to interact with people, then you probably will get better at socializing (if you make some effort). So I think (hope

) social retardation can be overcome if you are willing to try.
Some people have told me I'm outgoing, but I usually feel shy. It depends on the day. Some days I just don't feel very social. It takes some mental effort for me to socialize. Maybe for others it isn't like that.
That's all I have to say about that.