Being awkward and being geeky is not the same thing. Talking about what you enjoy is not awkward. Talking down to people who don't follow your field of interest

Being awkward and being geeky is not the same thing. Talking about what you enjoy is not awkward. Talking down to people who don't follow your field of interest is offensive and silly. Telling people about your passion -- if they ask -- is not a bad thing. Sometimes you are forced into situations where you must "play some social game," but even in those situations, being yourself is usually a better strategy. Sometimes socializing is a weird prisoners dilemma -- but with many repeated trials.