Agreed, communication skills are important, trying to avoid communication with others about work-related topics, where they may need your input, is bound to get

Agreed, communication skills are important, trying to avoid communication with others about work-related topics, where they may need your input, is bound to get you labeled as "that guy" where people basically think you're a one-dimensional dweeb. Part of working within a team evnironment is learning the skill to handle some interruptions.