He's the same way, so you might have more in common than you think. Just remember not take what he says too seriously until you know what he means.

Che.... Shanks is a punk. Ask one of the others. [Waves a hand.] Hell, ask Ray-san, even. He was first mate over Shanks during the idiot's younger years. Ray used to have to smack him and this clown kids' heads together for their stupid nonstop arguments, yoi.