I’ve always been a talker, because of my deep need to question, explore & discuss. At primary school my social skills were poor, but I loved classroom discussions about “interesting” topics & deep & meaningful with my few friends, & of course, adults. And that never stopped.
I remember being approached by a 10yo when on yard duty one day, who proceeded to explain to me how refrigeration works. I was fascinated, not by refrigeration, but by his interest. When I mentioned it in the staff room, colleagues “empathised” with me for being caught by him. I felt saddened by their response. Now I know why!