Everyone likes to think they’re great listeners. People nod along, make eye contact, and even toss in the occasional “mm-hmm” to prove they’re engaged. But the truth? The human brain is a sneaky multitasker, constantly wandering to what’s for lunch, tomorrow’s deadlines, or a random song stuck on loop. The result is a collection of small, telltale behaviors that quietly reveal the attention has left the building—and everyone else can see it.
