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Introduction
• Communication is a two-way process. Therefore,
listening is just as important (if not more) as the
discourse
• Initial: when we listen to the person in the beginning but then stop
midway
• Selective: listen only to things that you want to hear and block out
what does not interest you
To gain information
To get feedback
To learn
To make decision
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To avoid embarrassment
Listening Process
Hearing
Responding
Remembering
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Listening Styles Profile
• Listening style is defined as an individual’s
predominant and preferred approach to listening
Concentrate
Ask questions
Avoid prejudices
Effective Listening Techniques (contd.)
Visualize the message
Take notes
Paraphrase
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I am ………
Listening!
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