Nonverbal attending

Nonverbal attending means giving someone your full attention without speaking.

• Keep your body open to the other person. Try to be relaxed, and lean forward a bit if you're sitting.
• Maintain eye contact without looking like you are staring.
• Use simple gestures such as head nods or occasionally say "Mm-hmmm" to communicate encouragement.
• See how long you can listen without interrupting.