What is Active Listening?
What is Active Listening? by Jill Bowers on August 8, 2014 Sometimes you may look like you are listening, but are you? Active listening is an important interpersonal skill and includes… 1) Giving your undivided attention to the speaker Image source: http://media.tumblr.com/e4de8214a2678d9391502aaf1e8076c8/tumblr_mvzfvarWV11qg1qx9o2_250.gif The text you just received is likely not that important. Looking at your phone, the clock on the wall, or others passing by are all examples of NOT giving your undivided attention to the speaker. 2) Being okay with silence Image source: http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3gy5msVOC1rs2k5vo1_250.gif Sure, silence makes many people uncomfortable, but it can give the speaker a chance to think about what he/she wants to say or decide if they want to say it at all. You might be surprised the information people will tell you if you just stop talking. 3) Making an effort to understand the speaker Image...