[RetroTechie]

Would you enjoy talking to someone who does not like to have their curiosity peeked? (imho: probably not)

Also, if you'd notice that happening: a good sign you're wasting your time talking to that person.

In a good conversation both (or more) participants get something useful/interesting/funny out of it.

[picofarad]

It's piqued, like a pike is sharp, piquant, pique(d).