Yes, and a lot of shit you have to do socially in life is going to be disingenuous. I hated it, I still hate it, but I've also seen it used well as a way to at least ensure everyone has spoken before a discussion group. It's an icebreaker, it's not supposed to be deep talk, it's supposed to mean there's a chance that everyone has at least heard each other's name once before

I have had to participate in a "Everyone introduce themselves" like five times at a job I've worked at less than a year. I don't enjoy it, and I don't think anyone does, but it's also important to know who the people you are working with are. Would I ever do it if I didn't have to? No way. But I do. And practice has made it easier at least.