Now this is a skill I did not inherit I literally have to mute the TV if someone is trying to talk to me.

I can do this...

I dont know, neither my brother nor myself have this problem but neither parent can- its something we've both pointed out to each other. fluke, maybe?

I can do this about 15% of the time. The other 85% i'm with skiff. My wife get's mad because I pause the tv when she starts talking.

I read years ago that women can do this, but men can't.

Derek, don't feel bad... it's a matter of concentration, i.e. doing one thing well instead of 2 things poorly. (sorry, dorine1722 )

Very funny, RS! But, you're probably right. back at ya.

@dorine1722... did we just exchanged winks or developed a nervous tick? there I go again...