Tips for Active Listening and Why Listening and Being Listened by Others Powerful

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Tips for Active Listening
1 Which of these tips are nonverbal strategies?
1 Leaning-in, smiling, and nodding
2 Which of these tips are verbal strategies?
2 Never interrupt and wait about 3-5 seconds before speaking, ask for follow-up question, and don’t rush them
3 What are examples of other tips for active listening?
3 Respect and sensitivity to other people’s culture, show interest to others
Think about these questions
1 Why is listening to others powerful for us personally?
1 Listening to others is powerful for us because it helps us learn more about things which we would have otherwise not learn on or own. It also helps us exercise our ability to empathize with others.
2 Why is being listened to powerful for us personally?
2 Being listened to gives us the sense of confidence that our opinions matter. In turn, this boosts our self-esteem and confidence in ourselves.
3 Why is listening to others difficult sometimes?
3 Listening to others is difficult sometimes because of our own thoughts and emot...