Day82 - Ignored

Know that feeling when you get when someone replies to an email ignoring half of the things you've said in it? I've had a bit of that lately, both personally & professionally.

In a professional setting I copy & paste the question back to the respondent until it's answered. Privately, I may rephrase or point out that it wasn't responded to in case it was an oversight, but after repeated instances I'll take the hint & stop broaching such topics with that person.

I've met people over the years who do similar in person and while it's difficult for them to ignore entire questions, some are most adept at hearing without listening. Fortunately I have some say in who I work with, so this is less of an issue from day to day. If clients don't listen, it just ends up generating more money for me so I don't mind too much.

I'm reminding myself how much I don't like discussing work outside of work. I feel so dirty. So on a positive note...

My friends are all excellent listeners in person. I wouldn't have it any other way. Those that aren't are quickly filtered out.

Taken to the next degree, I've met a select few who are just pure joy to talk with, comforting, understanding & knowing.

These are the types of people that songs are written about.

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I awoke this morning dreaming of my eldest sister, with this song as the soundtrack. I hadn't heard it in months. Nor have I spoken with her for months. Both have been rectified.

Fleetwood Mac - Rhiannon

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