Seek first to Understand, then to be Understood

Which of these is NOT a poor listening habit?

• Selective listening (only hearing what you want)

• Empathetic listening

• Pretend listening

• Self-centered listening (relating everything back to yourself)

Susie always crosses her arms when I tell her my challenges of the day, often she isn't even looking at me. Do you believe Susie can still be a good listener?

• Yes

• No

What should you do after someone shares their feelings to show understanding?

What body language shows you that someone is actually listening?

What is the main focus of Habit 5?

• Developing strong communication skills

• Improving academic performance

• Learning time management

• Practicing physical fitness

Which of the following is a key part of active listening?

• Interrupting the speaker

• Thinking about your response

• Paying close attention without interrupting

• Avoiding eye contact

Why is nonverbal communication important in Habit 5?

• It helps in multitasking

• It shows engagement and respect

• It replaces verbal communication

• It avoids misunderstandings

What is the ultimate goal of practicing Habit 5?

• Building trust in relationships

• Winning arguments

• Avoiding conflicts

• Improving academic grades

A friend is complaining about their strict parents. What would be the best Habit 5 response?

• “You think that’s bad? My parents are way worse!”

• Change the subject to something fun

• Just ignore them and do what you want.

• “That sounds really frustrating. Can you tell me more about what’s bothering you?”

During a group project, one teammate is being super quiet. A Habit 5 approach would be:

• Ask “Hey, you’ve been quiet — what do you think about this idea?” and actually listen

• Ignore them and let the group carry them

• Say “You’re not doing anything, so we’ll just do it without you”

• Text them later: “u good or just lazy?”