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Last Updated on December 3, 2020
© pexels Why is active listening important? Besides being a strong personality aspect that everyone should have, it is very important for our communication and social skills. Communication is everything in our world. We make connections through communication, we build relationships through it, and so on. And what is communication? It’s talking, but also listening! So how can we become better listeners? Keep reading to find out!1. Maintain Eye Contact
Eye contact is super important in every conversation. It’s one of the most effective listening skills because it shows you’re interested in what the other person is saying. If you’re more introverted, there’s nothing wrong with looking away every now and then, but think about how you’d feel if someone was not looking at you while you were talking to them. When in group conversations, you should always follow the voice, which means your eye contact should be with whoever is speaking. This way, you’ll establish trust and respect with the other person, and they’ll do the same for you. Just remember to smile occasionally to give an approachable, good vibe.2. Don’t Pay Attention To Your Phone
We are all super guilty of this one terrible habit. We are constantly on our phones. Texting or scrolling without any meaning, our phone is always in our hands, and we’re always paying attention to it. It’s not very difficult to understand how a smartphone can be harmful to healthy communication between two people. Take this scenario as an example! You are talking to someone and totally into the conversation while the other person is busy looking at their phone and don’t care about what you are saying. How would this make you feel? Unappreciated, disrespected, or maybe even offended? Well, this is exactly how you make others feel while you play with your phone when they are talking to you. If you have this habit, you’d better cut it off and learn how to be a good listener to avoid misunderstandings and improve your relationships.3. Remind To Repeat It Later On
One simple tip to become a better listener is by thinking that you must remember the conversation to tell it to someone else later. This will make you stay more focused throughout the conversation, which means you’ll remember more of it afterward. And since you’re not constantly worrying about what to say next, the convo will flow much more naturally.- Advertisement -
