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W: Did you tell Steve about our meeting?
M: Whatever I tell him goes in one ear and comes out of the other.
Q: What does the man mean?

W: Will these shoes wear well?
M: Absolutely. They are our most expensive shoes, and as you can see, the materials and workmanship are excellent.
Q: Who is the man?