man ears

When you don't hear correctly or you hear what you want to hear due to distraction or inability to actually stop and listen for once.

Ex. 1
Wife: "Pick up the kids at 4:30."
Husband: An hour late because he picked the kids up at 5:30. He had his man ears on.

Ex.2

"It's up in the cupboard!"

He looks and responds, "No, it's not in the fridge!"

He has his man ears on.

man eyes

When you don't really take the time to look; you do a quick scan and decide it's not there.

It's right in front of you! Take your man eyes off!