Definitions by SenoritaCynthia

Selective hearing 

The ability that humans have, especially males, to hear selectively only what serves their interests, being conveniently deaf to what they don't like or can use.

"I asked John to take the trash out and then get a beer from the fridge; of course he went straight for the beer: he has selective hearing".

Selective hearing by SenoritaCynthia February 4, 2010