What does it do?
Active listening helps improve the quality of our
C__________
Conversations
Active listening is a ____ way street.
What does that mean?
"two" way street
If you have a personal/private issue bothering you, who is best to talk to?
Parents, counselor, family member...
If you are a work and it's affecting you at work, should you talk to your coworkers?
mmuicnatoci
Communication
Name one of the bullets on the active listening checklist.
I look at who is talking
I visualize what is being said
I do not interrupt the speaker
I ask questions if I don’t understand
I ignore distractions
Focusing on the speaker is giving them our U_______
attention.
Undivided
We listen so that we can _____ from what people say, not just to make them feel good.
Learn
If you saw a friend doing something they shouldn't, who do you go to? Who could you talk to about it?
Any adult you trust.
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paraphrase
When active listening, should you talk or listen more?
Listen
When we listen to the person talking, it makes them feel I_____
Important
I_________ someone is not a part of active listening.
Interrupting
If a friend hurt my feelings, who would I talk to?
The friend who hurt your feelings.
pionoin
Opinion
What are some ways you can reply to check for understanding?
Ask questions!
Three things that lets someone know you are listening... Or that you were listening
You make eye contact, you ask questions, you nod your head, say "I understand" or repeat what they said, you are sitting up straight... What else? To show that you were listening, you can take action by doing what they asked of you or by following direction.
Saying "mhmm", "yes", "go on", or "tell me more" will E_________ the person speaking to continue.
Encourage.
When is it important to use active listening?
Always!
If you are mad or upset with someone, actively listening to their side of the story might resolve any miscommunications.
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Respond
Is hearing the same as listening?
No, to listen means to process and understand what someone is saying
What are three things that might distract someone from listening to someone speaking to them?
TV, Pets, music, toys, gadgets, other people or noises, thinking about things that worry you.
Conclusions.
What does this mean?
It means judging or deciding something without having all the facts.
What is “responding” in terms of active listening?
Verbal communication and body language that shows you are listening.
tteionant
Attention
Is interrupting respectful?
No!!