The Cocktail Party Effect
I happen to be very good at the act of listening to multiple conversations at one time- sometimes even turning to the one going on next to me, adding something and then continuing along with the conversation directly in front of me. People have often pointed this out as a flaw, linking it to my ADD and reminding me how easily distracted I can be (haters). But I happen to appreciate this skill of mine and would rather associate it with my keen observation skills and general awareness of my surroundings.