Weren't you? Were you just saying "This is how I am, and I have no intention of changing"? 'Coz that's not how it sounded. It sounded like you've noticed a pattern that puzzled you.

I'm really good at answering questions, though, if that helps.

It helps a little. But other people are shy too. It helps if you share the work of the conversation by asking some questions too.

(And that bit where I said "I never feel particularly greeted" -- I meant that in a literal way. You may be hella glad to see me, but I can't tell.)