I think the main problem with geekery is that it appears strangely elitist to outsiders. The best way to offset this effect and still be yourself is to remembe

I think the main problem with geekery is that it appears strangely elitist to outsiders. The best way to offset this effect and still be yourself is to remember Dale Carnegie's point that, more than anything else, other people want to feel important. Your over-analyzing tendencies will make them feel slightly inferior IMO. So, just balance the geekness by helping the other person feel important during the course of the interaction.