Oh? [Rather than being confused by that, he actually sounds even more interested, hands clasped together in excitement. You know who's sort of a fan of science? This dork.]

I had a feeling that you were a researcher--it's always a pleasure to meet someone with a similar interest in the more scientific tastes of the world as well! [Hell there's sort of a scientific logic to being a Connoisseur that he would happily explain, but first--] In fact, I would love to hear more about the kind of research you do...ah, I'm sorry, I don't think I caught your name yet!