Interpersonal Communication- A Mindful Approach to Relationships, 2020a

what happened?
3. Did you attempt to empathize with your conversational partner? How easy was it to understand
where they were coming from? Was it still easy to empathize if you didn’t agree with something
they said or didn’t like something they said?
4. How did your listening style impact your ability to stay mindful while listening? Do you think all
four listening styles are suited for mindful listening? Why?
Key Takeaways
Hearing happens when sound waves hit our eardrums. Listening involves
processing these sounds into something meaningful.
The listening process includes: having the motivation to listen, clearly hearing
the message, paying attention, interpreting the message, evaluating the message,
remembering and responding appropriately.
There are many types of listening styles: comprehension, evaluative, empathetic,
and appreciative.
Exercises
Do a few listening activities. Go to: http://www.medel.com/resources-for-successsoundscape/
For the next week, do a listening diary. Take notes of all the things you listen to
and analyze to see if you are truly a good listener. Do you ask people to repeat
things? Do you paraphrase?
After completing the Listening Styles Questionnaire, think about your own
listening style and how it impacts how you interact with others. What should you
think about when communicating with people who have a different listening style?
7.4 Listening Responses
Learning
Outcomes
3. Analyze perception checking.
Who do you think is a great listener? Why did you name that particular person? How can you tell that
person is a good listener? You probably recognize a good listener based on the nonverbal and verbal
cues that they display. In this section, we will discuss different types of listening responses. We all don’t
listen in the same way. Also, each situation is different and requires a distinct style that is appropriate for
that situation.
Types of Listening Responses
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