The article emphasizes the importance of active listening in communication, highlighting how many people listen only to formulate responses instead of genuinely absorbing what others say. This behavior discourages openness and creates misunderstandings, leading to frustrations and conflicts in relationships. Active listening helps individuals bond, build trust, and understand one another better. The article warns of the costs associated with poor listening, including stress, errors, and missed opportunities, suggesting that improving listening skills can enhance all types of relationships.
What do I agree with? What I don't like? What would I say?
Speaking instead of listening discourages the other person from opening up.
Listening poorly limits your understanding of others which deprives you from bonding, building trust, learning, growing.
There's a cost to not listeningâstress, poor relationships, misunderstandings, errors, missed opportunities.
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