If you're spending time with strangers or acquaintances, a getting-to-know-you session might be in order. A sweet, self-effacing approach is twice as likely to succeed as a bold, bulldozing one. Even if something's old news to you, it might be best to pretend that you're somewhat surprised. That way, other people won't feel silly. Remember, every little niche in society is different; people from other parts of the globe will not have the same frame of reference you do. Sometimes these differences can be assets.