Say Again?

IllustrationStory★★★★

When asked the reason that his wife had left him, the man replied that “she said she was leaving because I didn’t listen to her. At least, I think that’s what she said. I’m not sure.”

— Steve May

Found in The Story File - 1001 Contemporary Illustrations · The Story File > Communication

The point

A man jokes that his wife left him because he doesn't listen—ironic since he doubts he even heard her reason correctly.

Scripture

James 1:19

Audience

Adults

Tone

Humorous · Reflective

To tell aloud

under a minute · 36 words

Subjects

Listening Communication Marriage Humor

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