How to make it seem like you were listening!
Do you ever get distracted when someone is talking to you?
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#1
When to use this: A conversation about some kind of problem. People are always talking about problems, so this question likely fits in anywhere.
What this phrase accomplishes: This moves the conversation forward! Unless the conversation was about how you never listen. In that case, this question will come off as poorly timed.
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#2
When to use this: Most work related conversations. Jobs tend to give you deadlines and stuff, and it's kind of unfortunate but true.
What this phrase accomplishes: This shows you have a vague sense of the content of the conversation and are concerned, even if you don't know what's going on at this particular moment.
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