answer:I would say no. Most of the time when someone is speaking I am not really hearing. Oddly fluther made me aware of this as often my questions are misunderstood. I have started to make a conserted effort in reading more slowly and trying to read between the lines. I have noticed some people have the ability to do this and I am more than thrilled when they answer. I am also pretty awed that they had this insight. I also need to start practising this more in daily conversations. By watching body language, tones of voice, pace of speech and the words spoken as well as those not spoken. I was taught this in social work, but I have never used. it, sadly.