I am listening—you have my attention, so speak:
- Sergius again hesitated. “I am listening,” she said.
I hear what you say—
1. I know what you mean and agree with you:
- “I think it’s about time for a small revolution!” “I hear what you’re saying.”
2. is used with the implication that a person does not agree with his interlocutor:
- I hear what you say, and you know why I’m not going to debate that with you again today.