When I have a service worker in my home, I'm always surprised at those that seem to freely comment on my things.

Like, hey I see you have a poster from that exhibit, I went to that too, when did you go? or I notice you have woodworking tools all set up - what project are you working on? oh, that lamp is so cute, I used to have one like that.

My preference is for service workers like my plumber - he arrives on time, sets up, gets to work, then finishes it. We are both polite, but I'm paying him to do a job, not to become my new friend. He then can get to his next job, and I can get on with my day. He's never made a single comment on the color of my walls, or a picture frame, or what type of cereal box is on my counter, or anything.

Is this being too peevish to expect not to have to explain about things I happen to have sitting out around my home?