Being able to listen attentively is a valuable skill upon which other skills can be built. Being able to not disrupt a class or meeting is a valuable skill upo

Being able to listen attentively is a valuable skill upon which other skills can be built. Being able to not disrupt a class or meeting is a valuable skill upon which other skills can be built. Thumb-twiddling doesn't matter, but listening and not being pointlessly disruptive DOES matter and learning skills like this is part of growing up.