One of my roommates is definitely fast paced. She is the
only one if I really think about it. Just the way she does things but also fast
paced at listening. I am not sure if that is really what it’s called but I am
going to go with that. Oh wait; maybe I will phrase it selective hearing. Not
in the way that that term is usually thought about-- only hearing what you want
to hear, but rather doesn’t really take the time to listen well and actually
comprehend what someone is saying. This mostly happens when she is preoccupied,
which makes sense I guess. But I get the feeling that it could happen at any
moment.
It is possible that she really just wants to say what is on
her mind, which by the way I really like, but it could also be that she doesn’t
agree with what you are saying. Fast paced listening. Selective listening. Is
she proud? Is she arrogant? Is she right? Is she close-minded?
All of these things are being considered. I don’t think I
will ever really understand where she is coming from but I can at least try. I
don’t think I can quicken my pace, but maybe I can slow hers…