John Doe,
Next time I speak to you I want your undivided attention, do you understand? John, ... John! Have you heard a single word I've said? Go to your room!
Flipper,
Yes - put that Bible away and LISTEN! I imagine you were very successful in putting the householder at ease. I always hated it when a pushy publisher continued to talk and offer this and then - upon refusal - offer the next piece of paper, ad infinitum, ad nauseum.... Thanx for sharing.
Darth,
That's it, all righty ... all we could think of was how wrong they were for being so inattentive to MOTHER. If they were fellow JWs, we'd tattle to MOM, if householders, we'd gossip about those poor, deluded people when we got back into the car. Sheesh! Thank you.
Blueviceroy,
I think you hit it on the head: listening = love! Nothing makes a person feel better than to know you've been listening to him/her. Your speech may impress the listener's mind but your listening will win the heart. Even the Society acknowledged that we should become friends to the householder. Within limits, I'm sure. Appreciate your thoughts.
Gratefully,
CoCo