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      Something they’d expect you to react to more vividly, like something surprising, touching or shocking.

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        Something surprising, touching or shocking?

        I like to see I’m being listened to, and this kind of repetition can be a sign of that. But it can easily turn into a mechanical repeating if used carelessly.

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          Hey I wasn’t paying attention and it absolutely did coax me into elaborating! It sorta proves my point, I think.