Can you break the rules, but still be good?

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Basically today was an ironic day. I was reading a book earlier that had some tips for teens and young adults on the spectrum. What I noted was I was bad at starting a convo, I don't spontaneously ask someone "how's the weather?" or "how are you?" to start a conversation, nor do I use sarcasm very much, and I dominate a conversation. I basically go up to someone and start off with a topic right away, and if someone talks, I try to change the subject back to what I am talking about. I am aware of my problems, maybe I can change them!

Anyway, later today, a lady I know introduces me to a couple other people and she tells them "she wouldn't tell you this, but she's a great conversationalist!"

I have no clue where that compliment came from. Maybe despite all my mistakes I'm still doing something right that erases them all? I mean maybe I became so good at something else that people forget what I do wrong? Or maybe she is lying to help me feel more confident? Ehh, I'm probably trying to hard to figure out what she was thinking, I just want comments.

in general, are you are harder on yourself than other people are?

Stick with whatever it is you're doing!

Of course. Some of the rules are daft.

It's fun to be a rebel.