One occasion that comes to mind was a family dinner last year, when my uncle spent nearly half an hour talking about his collection of antique coins. To be honest¹, I had never been particularly interested in coins, history, or collecting things, so it was not a topic I would normally choose to discuss. He showed us photos of several coins on his phone and explained where each one came from, how old it was, and why it was valuable. At first, I found it quite difficult to follow because many of the details sounded similar to me. However, I kept listening rather than checking my phone² or changing the subject. The main reason was that³ my uncle was clearly excited about it. He had recently retired, and collecting coins had become a meaningful hobby that gave him something enjoyable to focus on. I could tell that⁴ he did not often have an opportunity to share his passion with other people. Also, he had always been kind and supportive to me, so I felt it was respectful to give him my full attention. Interestingly, as he continued, I became less bored than I had expected. I was impressed by⁵ how much effort he had put into researching each coin and how vividly he described the stories behind them. Although I did not suddenly become a coin collector, the experience reminded me that listening is not only about the topic itself. Sometimes, it is about showing interest in the person who is speaking. In the end, I felt⁶ patient, respectful, and even slightly curious.