Just in passing...

If in the course of our conversation , I ask you a question and your reply comes in the guise of a return question, what have I learned about you?

Perhaps you are unsure of yourself-you don't want to stand out-offend-make a decision. Maybe you don't feel comfortable with quick, off the cuff answers...one that could take you out of your comfort zone. Are you a shrink? Or, are you a bland, indifferent person?

There was a common thread in the previous. Negativity! At the slight chance of offending me, please say something. After all I cared enough to ask...some interest was indicated. It's the way we transfer information among ourselves, conversation. Meeting and learning about people is perhaps my favorite pass time. I have started conversations in supermarket aisles, check-out counters, even libraries. Sure there are bound to be an awkward moment or two, but you play through them. My number one moment is when we meet and your name doesn't register. Usually your eyes are what I notice first and almost always I will have to ask you to repeat your name. 

I don't "collect" people, it isn't a good metaphor.But, hopefully I can amass a large accumulated family, where both sides like and care for the other.

...but, you need to respond...please.