This chapter of this book has really taught me to listen more carefully. I often space out when i am being talked to, especially for extremely long periods of time. If i am not spacing out i am usually pretend listening, which is not good either. Occasionally i word listen. I hear every word that is said to me but i do not truly hear them. Even more rarely do i genuinely listen. I scarcely pay attention to the body language and meaning behind the words that are said.
After reading this chapter i have learned that i have first seek to understand people first to be understood. If i want people to take the time out to listen to what I have to say, then i should be willing to take time out to listen to what they have to say.
I have been trying to listen more genuinely lately. I personally think that i have done a lot better in listening to people. I now listen not only with my ears but with my eyes and heart as well.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
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