ETIQUETTE OF THE CONFESSIONAL

Young Priest Benedict was nervous about hearing his first confession
So he decided to ask an old Priest, John to sit in on his first session
Young Father Benedict is happy when he heard his first one or two
However old Father John is concerned after hearing the first few
John says, “step out of the confessional to hear a few suggestions”
Benedict agrees hoping Father John will answer all his questions
John says "fold your arms in your lap or rub your chin with your hand"
John continues "try saying things like 'I see,' 'yes,' 'go on,' 'I understand”
Young Benedict repeats the words and adopts the pose requested
After practicing with Father John in the style that was suggested
John, nodding, patted Benedict on the back as he practiced once again
"Now, isn’t that better than shouting, 'wow... What happened then?'"