How do you reply to “I geek out on”?

Give her an easy way to talk about it. Ask for her favorite fact or the best starting point. Quizzing her feels like a test she didn't sign up for.

What if I love the same topic?

Great, share one specific detail and ask her something. Don't turn it into a knowledge contest.

Yes. Honest curiosity is one of the best openers there is.

I geek out on space. Documentaries, launches, the whole thing. I could talk for an hour.

The best reply gives me a reason to start. A question, a bit of wonder, even a dumb one.

The worst reply is a guy quizzing me to see if I really know my stuff.

Ivy, 26

Together we couldtrain Biscuit not to eat socks. Reasonable goal, still zero for eleven.

First round is on me ifyou can explain the fantasy series I'm rereading instead of my book club book.

I geek out onpottery wheel technique and keeping houseplants alive longer than my roommate does.

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How do you reply to “I geek out on”?: Give her an easy way to talk about it. Ask for her favorite fact or the best starting point. Quizzing her feels like a test she didn't sign up for.
What if I love the same topic?: Great, share one specific detail and ask her something. Don't turn it into a knowledge contest.
Is it okay to not know anything about it?: Yes. Honest curiosity is one of the best openers there is.