W: Did you hear what I said?
H: ---
W: While eating you can easily keep your ears open, is not it?
H: ---
W: For me I toasted two slices of bread.
H: --
W: And one big dosa.
H: --
W: Can you open the bottle of jam?
H: --
He did it.
W: Why do they pack so much, and waste plastic?
H: --
W: Are you listening to me or not?
H: Yes, that is what I have been doing, hence could not answer.
W: What is the difference between hearing and listening?
H: The same as between talking and silence!
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