Listening Skills Challenge

What should you do when someone is talking to you?

• Ignore the person completely.

• Interrupt them with your own story.

• Listen actively and engage in the conversation.

• Look away and check your phone.

How can you show that you are listening?

• Check your phone frequently

• Ignore the speaker completely

• Interrupt with unrelated comments

• Use verbal affirmations, maintain eye contact, nod, and provide feedback.

If you don't understand something, what should you do?

• Assume you know the answer.

• Ignore it and move on.

• Ask questions or seek clarification.

• Wait for someone else to explain.

Why is it important to look at the person speaking?

• Looking away can help you concentrate better.

• It is important to look at the person speaking to enhance understanding and connection.

• It is not necessary to look at the person speaking.

• You should only listen and not look at the speaker.

What can you say to show you are paying attention?

• Look at your phone while they talk.

• Interrupt with unrelated comments.

• Use verbal affirmations or paraphrase the speaker's words.

• Ignore the speaker completely.

How can you respond when someone finishes talking?

• Change the subject abruptly.

• Ignore them and walk away.

• Start talking about your own experiences without acknowledging them.

• Acknowledge their point and respond with a follow-up question or your thoughts.

What does it mean to interrupt someone?

• To listen attentively to someone.

• To summarize what someone has said.

• To encourage someone to speak more.

• To break into someone's speech or activity.

Why should you avoid interrupting others?

• To dominate the conversation

• To express your own opinions more loudly

• You should avoid interrupting others to show respect, ensure clear communication, and foster a positive dialogue.

• To show that you are more knowledgeable

How can you remember what someone said?

• Write down everything they say word for word.

• Ignore the speaker and focus on your own thoughts.

• Only remember the last thing they said.

• Use active listening and repetition.

What is a good way to ask questions about what you heard?

• Ask yes or no questions to limit responses.

• Repeat what you heard verbatim without changes.

• Make assumptions about the topic before asking.

• Use open-ended questions to encourage elaboration.