The second most vital aspect of communication is Listening.
According to dictionary.com, there are four definitions that define the term listen: 1. to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear. 2. to pay attention; heed; obey. 3. to wait attentively for a sound. 4. to convey a particular impression to the hearer. Therefore, one can see the most common thread associated with these definitions are "the ear."
An individuals ear is not the only component that incorporates listening. Body language, posture, and eye contact are just as important.
Harriet Lerner, PH.D., the author for Marriage Rules (2012), offers some useful guidelines for listening: 1. An individual must quiet his/her mind. 2. It is important to have an open heart. 3. Ask questions to better understand what an individual is saying. 4. Do not interrupt others and say things that causes for the other individual feeling unheard or cut short.
Improving one's listening skills will help with resolving conflict and improve the chances that people will listen more openly to what one is saying.
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