Effective Listening Skills
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Listening as an intellectual activity.
- Your mind,
- Your eyes, and
- Your memory,
REASONS FOR LISTENING
Here are some of the major reasons why we listen:
- To enjoy,
- To become informed,
- To understand,
- To express sympathy, and
- To evaluate.
“It is the province of knowledge to speak and it is the privilege of wisdom to listen.” Oliver Wendell Holmes
Poor listening habits include:
- Interruptions,
- Prejudice, and
- Daydreaming or lack of focus,
Good listening habits include:
- Patience,
- Concentration,
- Open-mindedness, and
- Professional behavior.
ACTIVITIES ON LISTENING SKILLS