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Practice empathy and understanding when speaking with others from "summary" of Better Small Talk by Patrick King
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It is about putting ourselves in someone else's shoes and seeing the world from their perspective. When we practice empathy in our conversations, we are able to connect with the other person on a deeper level. We show them that we care about their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Understanding is closely related to empathy. It involves listening actively and attentively to what the other person is saying. It means not just waiting for our turn to speak, but truly taking in what the other person is sharing with us. When we practice understanding in our conversations, we show the other person that we value their words and respect their point of view. When we combine empathy and understandin...
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