Ah, the classic “I was totally listening” lifeline, otherwise known as the “emergency parachute” of social interactions. 🪂 We’ve all been there—nodding like a bobblehead while desperately scanning your brain’s recycle bin for any clue. 🤔 It’s basically the verbal equivalent of hitting “Reply All” in a meme thread but with your dignity at stake. Just hope they don’t expect a follow-up question, or it’s game over, my friend. 🎮 #ListeningLevelSetTo”Whoops”