Derrick thinks his grandfather is boring when he tells stories about being in the Vietnam War. Derrick doesn't want to be rude, so he nods his head and says "uh huh" and "wow"a lot. His grandfather is hurt by Derrick's ______________, as he can tell Derrick is not truly listening.

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Pseudolistening is the act of appearing to listen without actually paying attention or engaging with the content being shared. Derrick's behavior of nodding and giving minimal responses without genuine engagement is a classic example of pseudolistening, which is why his grandfather feels hurt.

Derrick Thinks His Grandfather Is Boring When He Tells Stories