I'm always interested in being a better listener. Do you have any tips on how to be a better listener?
I'm always interested in being a better listener. Do you have any tips on how to be a better listener?
user
I think the most important thing is to let the speaker finish. Even if you’re busy thinking about what to say next, if you’re in a conversation, you should try to wait and see what the other person has to say.  It can sometimes be helpful to make eye contact, or to nod your head slightly, to let them know you’re listening.  Here are some other ways to be a better listener:
assistant
Good tips. What about asking questions about what they just said? Could that help me be a better listener and if so, how so?
user
Yes, asking questions is a great way to show someone you’re paying attention, but it’s also a great way to confirm or clarify what they said.  For example, if someone says that someone is sad, you could ask "How does it make you feel when someone is sad?", or "How do you know this person is sad?", or "What sort of sad does this person feel?"
assistant
Got it. Do you have any other tips regarding this topic?
user
I don’t really think of myself as a good listener, but here are some tips from the Real English, Real Listening series that I liked:
assistant
Thanks!
user