I also share this stoicism, and have a good friend who is the complete opposite.

I like that this thread both supports people like us, but also reminds that it has a real effect on communication with others. I like how you put it, it's like we need to learn to speak their language to keep communicating.

The burden is on us, because our natural state is to not communicate in the ways they are used to.

My friend has come to understand me and now knows how to read and question me to pull what he wants out, but I do think that many more people are like him than you or I.