--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: (Da) \"Sorry, Son, what was that? I was…" description: "\"“(Da) \"Sorry, Son, what was that? I was too busy ignoring you.\" (Later) \"Sorry, Son, I missed that,\" Ma said. \"Ignoring you can be a full-time job.”\" —..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/005/brian-farrey-50900_attention_da-sorry-son-what-was-that-i-was-too-bus_2308544.jpg" --- # (Da) "Sorry, Son, what was that? I was too busy ignoring… ![“(Da) "Sorry, Son, what was that? I was too busy ignoring you." (Later) "Sorry, Son, I missed that," Ma said. "Ignoring you can be a full-time job.” quote by Brian Farrey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/005/brian-farrey-50900_attention_da-sorry-son-what-was-that-i-was-too-bus_2308544.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/005/brian-farrey-50900_attention_da-sorry-son-what-was-that-i-was-too-bus_2308544.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/005/brian-farrey-50900_attention_da-sorry-son-what-was-that-i-was-too-bus_2308544.jpg) > ““(Da) "Sorry, Son, what was that? I was too busy ignoring you." (Later) "Sorry, Son, I missed that," Ma said. "Ignoring you can be a full-time job.”” [Brian Farrey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brian-farrey/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Ignoring someone can become a full‑time job, highlighting neglect and emotional distance. **In simple terms:** Neglect can dominate one’s life. Key Takeaway Address neglect before it consumes you. Themes neglect communication family dynamics Mood sad thoughtful Type reflective advice When to use this quote - parent‑child relationships - workplace interactions - mental health counseling Key Concepts psychology emotional labor boundaries Questions to Reflect On - Why do we sometimes avoid confronting others? - What steps can restore healthy communication? A Different Perspective Constant ignoring may be a symptom of deeper issues, not just a habit. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Attention](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/attention/) [Humor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/humor/) [Parenting](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/parenting/) [Time](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/time/) ## Related quotes > [“Never," Max said, again ignoring me. 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