This article was co-authored by Maureen Taylor and by How.com.vn staff writer, Hunter Rising. Maureen Taylor is the CEO and Founder of SNP Communications, a leadership communications company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has been helping leaders, founders, and innovators in all sectors hone their messaging and delivery for almost 30 years, and has worked with leaders and teams at Google, Facebook, Airbnb, SAP, Salesforce, and Spotify.
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If you want to have a good conversation, it’s important to show your respect and act genuinely interested no matter what someone tells you. Luckily, there are some pretty easy ways to actively listen and stay engaged. Whether you have some language or cultural differences, or just want to make it clear that you’re interested, we’ve got a ton of helpful tips on how to look and sound more involved in the conversation!
Steps
Expert Q&A
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Tips
- Take turns talking so you can still share your perspective without interrupting the other person.[14]Thanks
- Practice having conversations and actively listening to other people so you can keep getting better.Thanks
Warnings
- Try not to make any jokes or sarcastic comments while someone is talking since it could make it seem like you aren’t taking them seriously.[15]Thanks
References
- ↑ https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/active_listening
- ↑ https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/eye_contact_an_introduction_to_its_role_in_communication
- ↑ Maureen Taylor. Communications Coach. Expert Interview. 6 March 2019.
- ↑ https://socialcommunication.truman.edu/attitudes-emotions/showing-interest/
- ↑ https://socialcommunication.truman.edu/attitudes-emotions/showing-interest/
- ↑ https://www.bbc.com/news/business-37012061
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/lib/become-a-better-listener-active-listening#active-listening-steps
- ↑ https://raisingchildren.net.au/preschoolers/connecting-communicating/communicating/conversation-skills
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/parents/essentials/communication/activelistening.html
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/lib/become-a-better-listener-active-listening#helpful-questions-for-active-listening
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/nonverbal-communication.htm
- ↑ https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/active_listening
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-it-together/202006/active-listening-skills
- ↑ https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/active_listening
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-it-together/202006/active-listening-skills
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