Effective
Listening
The
Basics:
-
Desire
to become a better listener.
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Stop
talking.
-
Look
at the speaker.
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Leave
your emotions behind.
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Get
rid of distractions.
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Get
the main points.
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Don't
argue mentally.
-
Listen
for what is not said.
-
Avoid
jumping to conclusions.
-
Avoid
hasty judgments.
-
Recognize
your own prejudice.
Source:
http://www.csbsju.edu/academicadvising/