<p>So someone tells me something, and I frequently reply with the word "interesting" or "i can see how you're interested in this" or "i can see how" or "I see" or "=)" or "good =)" or various other cliche words that mean nothing. </p>
<p>If they're talking about X, then I'll sometimes make a reference to X, but I'll often just say "X is [some cliche word]" or "i'm glad you like X" or whatever. </p>
<p>Of course, they turn me into a void, even though I'm often actively absorbing what they say into my database of what each person has said/done. Sometimes I say those things when someone tells me something I don't like, but sometimes I also say those things when someone tells me something I actually do like (but I don't have anything creative to say at the moment). </p>
<p>So how can I become more responsive to people? Any ideas?</p>
<p>I know that asking questions helps, but I sometimes don't want to ask too many questions.</p>