Approaching presenters at conferences as an amateur.

Hello!

I’m a current high school student that is very passionate about linguistics. I recently joined the Linguistics Society of America, and have thus gained access to the ability to attend various different linguistics conferences across the country! I’d love to visit many of these conferences, if just to sit and absorb the talks and the environment. However, one aspect I was wondering about was how it may appear to any professors/graduates if I approached them to ask about their presentations or work.

I’m really not trying to come off as one of those arrogant Ivy League-wannabe kids who try to impose themselves on professors for “research opportunities” – I truly love linguistics and find it deeply interesting, and would simply be delighted to have the opportunity to talk to actual professionals.

Would it be considered inappropriate/crass, or might it be okay to approach these presenters about their work – if only to ask a few questions!

I apologize if this is the wrong subreddit for this; please let me know if it is.

Thank you so much!