Women only hear properly when gossiping or eavesdropping

Telegraph (U.K.) ^ | May 9, 2009

[Schnucki]

Women only really hear properly when they are gossiping or eavesdropping on other people's conversations, according to new research.

More than two thirds of women admitted that a gossip with friends is the only time they are properly listening to what is being said.

The same percentage think they hear most intently when they are trying to eavesdrop on an argument taking place nearby.

Only half of men said they only hear properly when gossiping, while four in 10 admitted to listening closely to other people's conversations.

The poll of 2,000 people also found that more than one in five men reckon they always listen carefully to every word, and while less than one in five of women said the same.

Ladies are also most likely to switch off when listening to their work colleagues, with the average woman catching what they say just 64 per cent of the time.

Just two thirds of what their boss says gets picked up, while women admitted they only really hear 70 per cent of the conversations they have with their partner.

But when it comes to talking to their best friend, women give their full attention to more than three quarters of what is spoken.

Researchers also revealed that 84 per cent of Brits think they are a good listener, with 20 per cent saying they listen to every word.

And 58 per cent think speaking face-to-face is the best form of communication.

Two thirds of women admitted they had never had a hearing test - compared to 55 per cent of men.

And almost half of people admit they sometimes struggle to hear what other people are saying.

Wendy Davies, Audiologist at Siemens Hearing Instruments which carried out the research, said: "The first sign of hearing loss is constantly asking 'pardon'

[MeekOneGOP]

"My wife likes to talk after sex. Last night she called me from a hotel!"
--Rodney Dangerfield

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BWAHAHAHAHAHAAA!

Classic RD!!!

[MeekOneGOP]

*** Hello?!? Have I reached the party with whom I am speaking?? ***

[cyborg]

I’m a nurse at an old folks home and I can say that dropping a piece of gossip is like throwing meat to lions :D

[Slings and Arrows]

Rodney was a comedian’s comedian. He's missed.

[JudyinCanada]

Nope. Not metrosexual, although you reminded of our former salesman who used to wear very feminine “shirts” and had his nails buffed.

The men I know who are more like old women are older, European immigrants, and did more complaining, moaning, groaning and GOSSIPING (and I mean nasty, hateful gossip)than anyone. One in particular stirred up so much dissent and strife, he did himself out of a very well paying job...a really nice gig. The sad part is that he was a master at his trade - very skilled. Too bad he came in such a miserable package.

[dennisw]

And can you believe they have the right to vote?

They are silly putty in the hands of an 0bama style exotic snake oil salesman. Common sense is not a factor