I'm actually so lame I don't even like the idea of full suspension. I do a little road biking too and used to BMX dirt jump, so I can handle a bike fine and ride singletrack fairly well, but slow and sketchy* is how I like it. I think technical stuff is definitely an equalizer if you're riding with a smooth singletrack person who's afraid to hit some "real" trails. But stay positive and keep explaining it to them and maybe eventually you can turn them into a really awesome riding buddy who appreciates the good stuff like you do.

*Sketchy for me, of course. There's always someone riding your sketchy stuff like it's as natural as walking. As long as you're having fun and everyone on the trail is friendly and having a good time...