When watching a speaker present, how well do you listen?
Do you...
1) Tune out people with whom you don't agree, thereby being prejudicial?
2) Form a rebuttal in your head, while the presenter is still speaking?
3) Give the appearance of listening when you aren't? e.g texting, emailing.
4) Daydream during the talk?
5) Mentally criticize or condemn the speaker's clothes, jewelry, shoes, hair, glasses?
6) Allow yourself to be distracted by something going on in another part of the room, or outside?
7) Jump to conclusions without hearing the presenter out?
8) Allow emotions or nerves overtake your enjoyment of the message?
Do you do some, or all of these things, occasionally, often, most of the time? Hmm...it may be time to re-evaluate your listening skills, which can positively impact your communication skills.
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