Absolutely. I've started dropping it more frequently because my best conversations happen when I drop it.
Sure, I can go to a party and be the same old boring talk about the weather type of person but who really gives a shit about it. I, and I think most non-extroverted people, would much rather have a genuinely interesting enthusiastic conversation then trade vapid pleasantries. I am similarly highly (bordering on scarily) enthusiastic when talking about a topic of genuine interest which may make some people uncomfortable but at my age I'm comfortable letting those people self-select to go grab a drink while everyone interesting and I have a neat conversation.