How often in general discussion do we ask for a remark to be repeated because although we heard what was being said we hadn`t actually been listening. Having sat in court for so many years I find that I have subconsciously perhaps trained myself to listen to everything that`s being said. As I was watching a weather forecast on TV the other night the presenter began by saying, "Most of us will have a wet and windy night." Speaking to my wife for both our sakes I remarked, "Not me I hope."
Yes, I find I really listen to what is being said, how it is said, and even more important what is not being said. It is the silence which really speaks volumes.
ReplyDeleteOne of the (few) advantages of having sat on a bench for many years is, as you say, to have developed an acute ear for what is said as well as for example, to catch a short slip of the tongue, a half swallowed word etc, invaluable sub-conscious 'skills'.
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