Are YOU Listening to the Answer?

When you meet someone, either for the first time, or just in everyday passing, and you ask 'how are you doing?' Do you really listen for the answer? Are you too busy to ask a second question before the person finishes the first question you asked?

Bob: "How are you doing today?"

Joe: "I'm doing..."

Bob: "What time do you get off work?"

Joe: "Usually it's around...

Bob: "What's going on?"

Joe: "Well, today we...

Then how many times have you had people blurt out a question and you have no idea what they are talking about?

"Do you think he's home?"

"What time is it over?"

Then there are those that will ask a question, then answer it after you have gave them the answer.

Dick: "What time does the store open?"

Jane: "8:00"

Dick: "Oh! I thought it was 9:00."

Well if you knew that it was 9, then why are you asking the question?

Dick: "How much is a pound of bacon?"

Jane: "It's normally around $2.89 a pound."

Dick: "I thought I seen if for $1.99 at the store yesterday.

Hmmm, not sure why you'd be asking, since you already have the answer!

So make sure before you ask a question, you don't already have the answer, or if you really need the answer to a question you've asked, take time to listen to the answer!