Hmm, not sure why you conflate face-to-face and phone. I prefer to not talk over the phone, but have absolutely no problem talking face to face. Just thought I'd throw that out for the record. :)
That's why video-chat programs like Skype help immensely with my phone anxiety.
So no need to assume that those who despise the phone also dislike face-to-face interactions.
There's something about phone calls that just makes me anxious and unhappy.