Compliments. Ask them what theyve worked on and tell them youve heard good things about it. My group likes Macs, hide the fact you use any non-Apple products. They think they are way smarter than you.

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10 Hacks to Communicate with GeeksDont disturb the geek. Find something geeky to talk about. Be absolutely clear about what you want. Dont talk at the geek to fill in gaps in conversation. Respect the geeks valuable time. Approach the geek with caution. Request the geeks unique expertise.More items