This is a fairly common occurrence in a college classroom. Oddly, the student doesn’t even have to have the luxury of a cell phone to distract them, as simply their own mind is often enough. Of course, there are probably a lot more who never ask, and I assume they have enough shame to not out themselves as not listening.
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HOBO: Don't forget your paper is due next Thursday.
RICK: Professor, are you going to tell us when the paper is due?
RICK: Professor, are you going to tell us when the paper is due?
