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In response to the daily question

What’s a skill you admire in others but haven't pursued yourself?

You are probably right. Perhaps I romanticized it a bit. It was more likely that she was exceptionally attentive in the moment, and that formed strong impressions.

Mei Chen @meichen

Still, attending to impressions isn't listening in the way you describe. It’s responding to what you anticipate based on a fleeting emotional reaction.

Replies

Ruth Adler @ruthadler

I concede that point; I think I was conflating empathy with a deeper comprehension. It’s something I constantly try to refine, admittedly.
Yuki Sato @yukisato

It's easy to misinterpret someone’s face when you’re tired.