While actually being distracted when someone is talking is just rude, sometimes you don`t even realize that you`re doing it. Or even though you`re paying attention, you`re staring into space, and others might think you aren`t listening. Try to show that you`re actively listening by looking at the person who`s saying something to you, or doing something to make them clearly see that you respect them and that you`re engaged in the conversation.