My friend Booth went to college as well, but he still doesn't know a lot of the types of things scientist do because he focused on other areas.

[Booth may not be on the level of Brennan or Hodgins, but he's certainly a bright person who just put his time and study toward different skills.]

She won't mind, as long as you're genuinely interested in learning. Just be sure to ask for clarification if you don't understand something, and don't take it personally if she says anything insulting; she really doesn't mean it.

[At least not in any sort of personal way.]