I think kids today are a bit more sophisticated than when I was a kid. They get exposed to a lot more stuff, through video games and the internet.

Do you think they were speculating about the veracity of your most prominent features? Cheeky gits.

I think they sound like they're treating you with respect, but sussing you out because you're an unknown quantity. It sounds like Pat has brought them up pretty well.

I had some advice for you which I've just deleted: I've never been in this situation, and think you're best off playing it by ear.