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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My mom also thinks it's rude to talk while I'm running errands or folding laundry. I sometimes do it anyway if I have to and she rolls with it. She's happiest when I Zoom with my camera on and staring into the screen with my listening face on. It's ok with me, because I recognize for example that I really prefer when my DH is actively listening to me, making eye contact occasionally, saying mmhmm sometimes. [/quote]

Thank you. Why do younger people think actually looking at and paying attention to the person you are speaking with is so much to ask for? It is common courtesy (i.e. Human 101).[/quote]

Not if it hurts to be in touch with them. We're talking about an abusive parent and now grown child who is trying to do the "right thing" while also protecting themself emotionally.[/quote]

That is not what the post you are responding to was about. It was about people who choose to spend time with their parents but are complaining about giving them the time of day when they are together [/quote]

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