How to Listen Better

Listening better is a key to a good relationship.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. 1. Give the person your full attention.

2. 2. Don't think of what your going to say until the person is done.

3. 3. Never cut off and always be polite when disagreeing.

Tips & Warnings

• Say how you feel but realize that they feel strongly too.

[jhoncia]

on 6/23/2009 first, when someone is speaking you should probably getting into a situation that could be sometimes confusing to understand what it's about but always try to pay attention if you don't want to be impolite with the person.
second,listening is one of the most important thing that could help in some conversation.

[copdoc]

on 12/19/2008 I write personality quiz books and listening is one of the quizzes I believe is most important. We must know what we are doing wrong before we can change it. Hint: Practice clearing your mind of everything and just concentrating on a word or a picture. Whenever something else pops into your mind--just let it go through and continue concentrating. Soon you will be a listening-concentrating wizard.
Watch your relationships (including business) soar.
Good luck.
Dr. Dorothy McCoy

on 8/24/2006 When your partner is finished saying something, ask them a question about it or discuss it further. Don't jump into your own topic.

on 1/4/2006 Listening is an art form not regularly taught while in school. When mastered through study and practice, one will benefit greatly. I suggest reading about empathy. This is listening to someone's position with the intent of fully understanding the other person's positions and interests. In many cases, you may not even need or want to respond to statements. You may just want to sit quietly and wait to hear more. If you find yourself formulating answers in your head, you're not listening; you're hearing and thinking about responding. Listen with the intent to understand and be able to reiterate back what was just told to you, but only better.

on 11/22/2005 Always look the person in the eye when you are listening. This shows the person that you are paying attention.