Active listening involves being fully present from "summary" of Interpersonal Skills by Marlene Caroselli
Active listening is a skill that involves more than just hearing words; it requires being fully present in the moment. When we are actively listening, we are not thinking about what we want to say next or how we will respond. Instead, we are completely focused on the speaker and their message. This means giving our undivided attention to the person speaking and being open to their thoughts and feelings. To be fully present in a conversation, we must set aside distractions and show genuine interest in the speaker. This involves making eye contact, nodding our heads, and providing verbal and nonverbal cues that we are engaged in the conversation. By doing so, we are conveying to the speaker that we value what they have to say and that we are invested in u...
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