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because that's my brother. And a few other people I've encountered along the way. The article you posted defines in a REAL way how these baffling encounters with such people can be skillfully handled. I could have used this back when I was in my teens!
Apparently, you and I have had the dubious "luxury" of learning to adjust to these things at an early age, and we're stronger for it now. 
<-coffee
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