i like the article and the main theme of the post.<p>one thing i'd point out that tends to be forgotten is that these "traits" are merely results of having not practiced (unless of course there is a condition such as OCD, autism, etc preventing development of certain social norms.)<p>Someone who does not practice verbal communication will suck at it.  Someone who does not practice understanding others' interests will suck at it.  Put these together and they will suck at teaching.  Someone who doesn't practicing noticing others' clothes will not notice their own clothes.<p>"geek" is a choice, not a condition.