UN-Impressives of the Poor Listener•	Thinking about what you should have done, could have done, or need to do. •	Allowing your emotional reactions to take over.•	Interrupting the person talking.•	Replying before you hear all the facts.•	Jumping to conclusions and making assumptions.•	Being preoccupied with what you're going to say next. •	Getting defensive or being over-eager. •	One-upmanship—feeling the urge to compete and add something bigger, better, or more significant than what the speaker has to share.•	Imposing an unsolicited opinion.•	Ignoring and changing the subject altogether.
Susan C. Young, The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
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