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4. Be a good listener

4. Be a good listener

It means paying attention to what the other person is saying and not interrupting. It also means asking questions to show that you're interested in what they have to say.

Here are some tips for being a good listener:

  • Make eye contact with the person you're talking to.
  • Lean in slightly and nod your head to show that you're listening.
  • Don't interrupt.
  • Ask questions to show that you're interested.
  • Summarize what the person has said to show that you understand.

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Good listening is active, not passive:

  • Maintain eye contact.
  • Do not fidget, shift your body weight often, and never look at your watch! 
  • Nod your head to show agreement but do not interrupt to make your point or share your own experiences.

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  • Show that you’re paying attention. Lean in. Make eye contact. Nod.
  • Paraphrase what the other person said and ask them if you got it. 
  • Ask open-ended questions to encourage them to continue and increase your understanding.
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