Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Relationships: [header] How to stop being a bore [title] Practice active listening. [step] One of the best ways to be an engaging conversationalist is to focus on active listening, where you listen and respond to someone in a way that improves mutual understanding. Practicing active listening means viewing every conversation as a learning opportunity or as a way to get to know someone better.

Ending1: [substeps] Maybe you're talking to a woman in a coffee shop about a recent case of dui. You know she is very upset about her husband dumping her. Ending2: For example, for instance, maybe someone has just announced he wants to attend a concert that he knows will be there. You would react by genuinely listening and spending even more time talking. Ending3: [substeps] Practice active listening by simply nodding and responding with easy questions like, " yes " or " i see. " take extra time to maintain this practice when you're angry or frustrated. Ending4: When you actively listen to someone, they can tell you are fully engaged in what they are saying. They will also be able to tell that you are ready to respond to their comments with energy and engagement, making your conversations less boring and meaningless.

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