conversations are either great or awkward. It's because you're
   an independent thinker. Good conversationalists "share a brain"
   with the other person (not so independent thinkers). I've been
   told I talk either like a professor or a Court Jester (both were
   complimentary), but myf avorite thing to hear in a conversation
   is, "Wow! - me too!" or "Wow - I didn't know that! tell me more"
   (which never happens :-) ) "