I read that reply rather differently. It didn't sound self-absorbed, as if they were saying "let's talk about me, not you." It was more like "how cool, we have

I read that reply rather differently. It didn't sound self-absorbed, as if they were saying "let's talk about me, not you." It was more like "how cool, we have a common interest, lots to talk about!" I could imagine better responses, but I didn't see much wrong with that one.