WFMW: Staying Busy While Being Friendly

Well, here we are...back to WFMW hosted by Shannon at Rocks In My Dryer!

I don't like to sit idle. There are so many things I enjoy doing, that sitting idle is difficult for me. While I am sitting having conversations, I have a terrible habit of thinking of the other things I should be doing or could be doing. This divides my attention and makes me a poor listener. So, I have found a way to help me get past this. A way that helps me to be a good friend and to satisfy my inner A type personality. I crochet, knit, embroider or do needlepoint. These are all activities that are fairly easy to carry with me and that enable me to talk and get something done at the same time. Of these, I find knitting and crocheting to be the most conducive to paying attention during a conversation. And I find them to be relaxing as well. That's what works for me, perhaps it will work for you too.