Perhaps your relational partner is looking at his phone when he says, with little emotion, "Of course, I'm listening." Your partner's nonverbal communication is acting as a contradiction.

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The partner's nonverbal communication (looking at the phone) contradicts his verbal statement (saying he is listening), indicating that he may not actually be fully engaged in the conversation.

Perhaps Your Relational Partner Is Looking at His Phone When