Why do we 'take' looks and 'steal' glances, but 'give' and even 'pay' attention? (I worry the answer is too profound for me to fathom.)
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@KevinSimler Also you can frame with something like "stand at attention". Clear hierarchy in military.
@nouswaves That's a great example. It's like the army is telling you, "Your attention belongs to us now." (Or at least to your superiors.)
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@KevinSimler also consider "he's very attentive" vs "I love the way he looks at me". Attention is service. Looking is personal consumption -
@KevinSimler she looked AT me vs paid attention TO me. First is more detached, independent of person/object being observed - 1 more reply
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