Penelope's friend is taking forever to explain what she did the night before. Penelope pulls out her phone to check her mail as her friend rambles on so that the time is not completely wasted. This is an example of which of the following listening styles?

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Penelope's actions demonstrate a focus on the efficient use of time. She is not necessarily concerned with the content of what her friend is saying or the details about her friend as a person, nor is she trying to take action based on the conversation.

Penelope's Friend Is Taking Forever to Explain What She Did