they're talking . . .

Should I be listening? Always a question to ponder with a conference call.

You should pay attention a little, in case they ask you a question or in case the call ends. Nothing sucks more than sitting on a conference call any longer than absolutely necessary. That's the worse of the two sins. If you miss a question, you can always say the connection was a little fuzzy or that you got kicked of the call or something. If you hang on too long, you have to cry the cry of solitary shame. One is the loneliest number indeed.