Not prejudging things, listening to what's going on, keeping your ears, heart, and mind open.

“It’s like when you put instant rice pudding mix in a bowl in the microwave and …”

“If, as the dowager had said, we are nothing but gene carriers, why do so many o…”

“I’m not asking for sympathy, but it would be nice if you could give me a bit mo…”

“She came to her own private conclusion, which she tucked away in a drawer, and …”