Listening

Topic: Listening , Communication

The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long
receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really
paid any attention to what was said. One day, during a reception, he
decided to try an experiment. To each person who passed down the line
and shook his hand, he murmured, "I murdered my grandmother this
morning." The guests responded with phrases like, "Marvelous! Keep up
the good work. We are proud of you. God bless you, sir." It was not till
the end of the line, while greeting the ambassador from Bolivia, that
his words were actually heard. Nonplussed, the ambassador leaned over
and whispered, "I'm sure she had it coming."

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