The magic of Listening

in #english7 years ago

Maybe when you read the title you thought, "Hear what? Music? " And while listening to music also has its magic, this will not be the case. It's about listening, the primary rule of the good listener... but eye, is listening, not hearing, are words and have a very different function. To hear, on the other hand, is to perceive any sound. Instead listening implies, in addition to hearing, interpreting what is heard; Pay attention and listen attentively to those people who leave all their trust in us to tell the good or bad things that are happening to them.

Sometimes we are so hasty to want to give our opinion, that we have been losing something as simple as listening to others, wanting to be only us listeners, only us who can count their tastes, what we want to do or how it was our day, and even without Allow this to others, forcing them to want to listen and show interest in everything we say. What do you want if you listen? -You learn! Each person is a different world, each one teaches us new things; We are all special beings with unique knowledge. And because in case you do not like listening to others, little by little those people will go away from you; They don't want to share their time with someone selfish who always wants to be the center of attention. With our sentimental partner it is very important to listen and also to be heard, and that is, communication between partners is something very essential, because when you enter a relationship there must be confidence how do you achieve this? Simple, listening when your partner tells you what he likes or dislikes, his goals, purposes or, something as simple as what he likes to eat and even see, is a sign that he really cares about you. Like I said before, it's listening, not hearing. Let's show interest, let know that we are attentive to every word that says, give our opinion or advice to each idea, making clear that we fully support in their things for more good or crazy that we seem. A relationship without this will simply crumble.

How do I really listen to others?

1. When you're in front of someone else, you have to learn to respect each other's word shifts. Don't interrupt the message and wait until he's finished saying what he wants you to hear. Then it's your turn.

2. Avoid distractions that may cause you to disconnect from the conversation at any given time. Just then, the other person can expect a response from you that will never come. When you maintain a dialogue get involved to 100% in what is being commented.

3. Fix your look in the eyes of the person you are talking to. This way, you will know that you are paying attention and that you are committed to what you are saying. Non-verbal language can express more than that of one's own words.

4. Nod your head a little, but do not abuse this point. It is important that, from time to time, you let the other person know that you agree with what is being transmitted to you. One way to do that is to say with your head or even smile. He'll know you're listening and he'll show more interest in talking.

5. If you get bored, disguise. You will encounter people who do not know how to hold a conversation and which will be difficult to hear for a long time. Avoid making it visible. Look for the positive side and try to bring the dialogue to your terrain. It'll be easier to cater to what they're telling you.

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Conclusion to this: Take a break, sit down and listen carefully.

Thanks for reading!