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20 Listening Tips

1. Stop talking

1. Minimise distractions
2. Stop doing other things while you are listening
3. Maintain eye contact
4. Use inviting body language
5. Never interrupt
6. Be patient
7. Listen for understanding
8. Ask for clarification if you do not understand
9. Listen with empathy
10. Listen with compassion
11. Show interest
12. Encourage the speaker with nods and affirmative words.
13. Ask questions
14. Clarify/Paraphrase
15. Listen for content and the way in which the speaker is talking
(emotional context)
16. Listen with heart as well as with mind.
17. Follow the speakers lead
18. Avoid thinking about what you’re going to say next.
19. Arrange another time if you cannot listen properly now

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