Being adaptive is extremely important. Adaptability can be in the form you read, write and talk. When you realize that a corporate culture appreciates people talking about certain personalities or about trade shows, make sure you adapt and learn the same things. This will lead you to be knowledgeable about a certain spectrum of readings which you can share with others over casual conversations. Similarly, when you write, learn structures and patterns people use around you and follow suite.
But don't mix adaptability with avoidance. Not doing something in a continuum is only going to hurt you long term. If you like something a certain way, be persistent and fully understand it in continuum and pursue it. Seek justification not avoidance.
Adapt but don't avoid.
