An awkward conversation

Me, basically shouting: Oh, wow!  I finally caught you!
English director: Have you been looking for me?
Me: ... Yes, for a couple of weeks now.  Did you get my emails?
ED: Yes.
Me, after blinking for a few seconds: Ok.  Well.  I was wondering if you have any feedback for me?  You know us Americans.  We like the feedback.

I laugh awkwardly.  My English director stares at me, nonplussed.

ED: Well, you should try to come up to the staff room more during your free periods so that you are better integrated into the staff.
Me: But... I don't have any free periods.
ED: Really?
Me: Really.
ED: Oh, right.  Well, carry on then.

My English director then walks briskly away, ending what is possibly our fifth conversation all year.