How do you start a casual conversation about one of your shared interests with someone more knowledgeable than you? http://www.xkcd.com/1716/
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Replying to @amar47shah
Should you just assume that since Person X is more accomplished than you, they will not be interested in talking with you?
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Replying to @amar47shah
no. If nothing else, you can let them play the expert. People love it.
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Replying to @peidran
I always expect (perhaps irrationally), "Can't you just read a book? Why do you expect me to teach your the basics?"
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Replying to @amar47shah
and some people will legitimately feel that way if they think that's what you're asking
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Replying to @peidran @amar47shah
but those questions aren't the best use of your time either. Start with the things you won't find in the texts.
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things rooted in their lived experience. Their hopes for their field, professional life, how curricula could be improved,
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Replying to @peidran @amar47shah
or more philosophical doubts or questions you have they're in a unique position to address; that honor their stature
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