I get nervous around people who are smarter than me.

Me: What’s the big deal about Georgia, anyway?

She: It’s in a strategic position.  They’re planning to build a pipeline through Georgia from neighbouring Azerbaijan to Turkey.

Me: How did you get so good at geography?

She: I like to flip through the Atlas sometimes for fun.

Me: Oh yeah, me too, totally.  But, y’know, I just started.  So don’t tell me the ending or anything.