Auditory counterpart of TLDR

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TLDR stands for "too long, didn't read", but there is a similar effect to having to try to pay attention to people talking at length: too long, couldn't listen. Yes, I will say "couldn't" instead of "didn't" because often enough, with me at least, even if I try to listen - with all the will I can muster - to the windy speeches of people, if they talk for too long I cannot pay attention. My mind will drift and I will then be unable to stay focused on what they are talking about, if not stay awake at all. I think I notice this in other people as well, and if it is so then there is some limit as to the mind's ability to give attention to continuous speech.

What is your experience in this matter?