Sure, because we’ve been taught that is cringe. Personally, I like learning new things (even if it’s not something I’d “normally” be interested in), so I love it when my people both infodump, and then the look of pure joy when they realize that I’m into it.

Ah, social anxiety. Yep. My first recognition into info dumping and realizing people didn’t care was in my late 20s. I really find copyright law and technology fascinating. I loved tech dirt blog at the time. I started noticing that people’s eyes would glaze over and the conversation would die. (I’m sure I did this before but never noticed.)

Nowaday, I drop a nugget or fact and let them ask me if they want to know more. It’s a skill.

You mean that thought of “they think I’m stupid they don’t give a shit about anything I just said they are glad I shut up?” Yeah.