There’s something I’d like to say, I feel I need to mention:
When someone’s talking to you, PLEASE, give them your full attention.
What someone’s saying to you, may mean a great deal to them,
Therefore, your inattention, one could rightfully condemn.

Not giving full attention, to whatever’s being said,
Can leave people feeling hurt, bothered, even seeing red.
Such conveys disinterest, shows a lack of thought and care,
Makes them feel you haven’t heard, all they wanted you to hear.

So, don’t let your eyes wonder, from those who’re speaking to you,
And don’t become distracted, by the things around you too.
Don’t fidget with other things, yes, leave off what you’re doing,
Otherwise, such behaviour, they’ll soon be misconstruing.

Leave your house phone off the hook, or tell callers to ring back,
Switch annoying cell phones off, lest such moments they attack.
Should someone call to see you, let them know that time’s not right,
Lest once again such moments, that interruption blight.

Too often folk aren’t shown, the courtesy they are due,
Regarding the conversation, that they’ve sought to pursue.
Often a conversation, is halted or interrupted,
Seriously inhibited, or thoughtlessly disrupted.

’Though people should know better, than to interrupt a chat,
Invariably such happens, hence why often things go flat.
’Though people should know better, they let things get in the way,
Leaving some who want to chat, heaving and sighing, with dismay.

So, let us be more thoughtful, regarding that conversation,
That may mean a lot to some, who’re due consideration.
And look for those warning signs, that may well show frustration,
For they may have good reason, for feeling irritation.

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