Definitely a learned skill. You can try to segue the conversation into something else…something you enjoy talking about. But it takes a lot of effort to simply PRETEND to be engaged. Maybe they need to have a secret signal where he can indicate to her that he’s ready to go home. That’s what we do.
cubswin2016 over 4 years ago
It is way to easy to nod at the wrong time when you are pretending to listen. That can buy you a peck of trouble.
dlkrueger33 over 4 years ago
Definitely a learned skill. You can try to segue the conversation into something else…something you enjoy talking about. But it takes a lot of effort to simply PRETEND to be engaged. Maybe they need to have a secret signal where he can indicate to her that he’s ready to go home. That’s what we do.
LadyPeterW over 4 years ago
Her Dad’s secret signal, is to stay home.
Ralph Newbill over 4 years ago
Leave him alone. Some of us hate parties.
Ukko wilko over 4 years ago
And probably cares nothing about.
Saucy1121 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Get his hearing checked. People with hearing loss often tune out since it’s so hard to understand especially in groups.