But the main thing is to not get in your head about it just let conversation occur naturally, I'm ace aswell and it works for me, mostly when I don't want it to.

Befriend them- make small talk, compliment them when it feels appropriate, talk about local events and such

Be Funny- this may sound like a lot but once you have the "I'm at my job" mask up it can be quite easy

Some of this depends on the work environment, but trust me it works

I feel the same way about my hickory trees here in the southeast. There's just something about the bright yellow against a clear blue sky.