[SoloAJ]

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Listen. Listen constantly. Don't interrupt with your silly comparative story. Don't cut those that are wiser off in mid-sentence to get in a punch line. Listen to them and freaking learn. They know so much more than you.

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This strikes a big nerve in me KotOD. I love love love listening to my elders speak and trying to soak up some knowledge from their vast experience. However, I get the feeling I probably unconsciously pop punchlines or compare in my little stories when it isn't necessary.

I'm really glad you mentioned that, because I think it's something I'd like to try to improve on, as I hadn't considered it from the angle you're referencing.