5. Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Key Idea: Listen carefully before expressing your own views.
Example:
- When a friend is upset, I listen to their feelings without interrupting before I give advice.
- In a discussion, I make sure I understand what others are saying before I share my own thoughts.
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