Humans don’t listen well. They tend to think about what they can say about what is being said or their mind wanders off to something else. People just can’t focus on what other people say. Regardless of who is speaking, people seem to think they know more or have a better answer. As mentioned before, there is a lot of conversation and dang little communication.
It is a shame that we don’t train students to listen. They know there will be a test, but they still miss the important points - at least most of them do. We should begin in the first grade and go at least through the first two years of college. The big problems with not listening happen after college. Too late then. The test for not paying attention are a lot tougher and the penalties more severe.
People, like pets, have to be trained to listen. It’s hard work, so humans resist more than pets. Back in the old days, I took a college class on comprehensive reading and listening. I actually learned to read about 130 words a minute with a 85- 90 comprehension score. Don’t ask about the listening training.
My mind doesn’t pay attention.
PMO
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