One of the main issues I have with listening is that I need to hear abstract concepts in my left ear. It is a little troublesome because I tend to stare listlessly off to the right when I'm trying to visualize what I'm hearing. People tend to think I'm being rude because I don't look them in the eye, but it's really the only way I can truly understand a long conversation. When I do force myself to look people in the eye, I end up coming away with zero comprehension of the conversation.