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They hear your words but they're too busy thinking about their own life to actually pay attention. They act like they're listening but they're just waiting for their turn to talk.
I told him about my breakup. He said, 'That’s rough,' and then asked me about my job.
She said, 'I know what you mean,' but she didn’t know what I meant.
He heard every word but didn’t get the point.