Are we not taught to seek out and discuss....

Are we not taught to seek out and discuss the interesting elements in an array of experiences?


- Personally, I would say no. When I read this, I automatically start thinking about every personal story I've ever told and/or any conversation I've ever had. When I tell a story to some friends, I know I don't have to stop midway through and answer any questions...I know, that I can just keep going with the story and they on their own, will break down what I'm saying to stay on pace. They will "Summerize" the story itself, from the moment I start talking up until the end. They're not worried about finding the significance to the story, because that might take a little more time, or put them in jepardy of losing where I'm at in the story.
We haven't been taught to look in a finer detail with most dialogue. We just look for the things that are easily found and stick with them, so we in the end can see the big picture.

It wasn't till I read this particular sentence in this blog, that I realized how lazy we are with understanding exactly what people are saying. We never look into it, we only skim the service to get the "Jist" of it all - to create our own opinion.

- Mike Swain