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Charles Livingston's avatar

Sound contribution to the ongoing CW conversation.

Charles L

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Dean McLeod's avatar

SO important and practical! I know someone who swears she is able to listen to a novel and listen to me at the same time, though it's clear she misses much of what I am saying and gets it very wrong.

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Mark Howland's avatar

We have two ears and one mouth so we should listen twice as much. ~ Epictetus

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Bob Parish (Indiana Bob)'s avatar

I suspect this is applicable to reading, as well. Do you have any thoughts about this?

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Martin Greenwald, M.D.'s avatar

Diarrhea of the mouth causes constipation of the ears.

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Brien's avatar

How about the listener who is constantly keying the mic?

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