"Not many other species have such large ears." Again with the ears but it was the easiest way to recognise the species. "And I only know what the computer told me. I haven't been here very long."

He continued to smile then looked as if he'd just thought of something. Taking out his notebook and a pen, he flipped to a blank page. "Why don't you tell me about Ferengi? Coming from you, I'll know it's not a Federation lie."