Maritza: "Amy, the worst thing has happened. I just failed my math test, and I might not pass the class."

Amy, looking at her phone: "Uh-huh, that's cool."

Which listening style is amy using?

Mom: "If you clean up your room by 6:00, I'll take you to go get ice cream."

Son: "Sweet, I'll get my shoes on, we're going to go get ice cream."

What type of listening is the son using?

The teacher is explaining how to do the assignment. Lisa is leaning on her arm staring out the window and doesn't hear the teacher tell them to open the file. Which type of listening is Lisa demonstrating?

Luis: "I'm really upset because my dog died last night."

Angel: "I know how you feel. At least it was just one dog. One time I had two of my dogs die in one month. It was when I was 9..." and continues to tell the story about his dogs.

What type of listening is Angel demonstrating?

Brianna is telling Jessica about her new boyfriend and their date last weekend. While she is talking, Jessica is thinking to herself, "What is this, like her 50th boyfriend this year? Why does she always have to have a guy to function? Maybe if she spent less time with boys she'd develop an actual personality."

Which type of poor listening is Jessica demonstrating?

Sam: "You'll never guess what happened last weekend. I was at the movies with my friend, and---"

Alex: "Wait, Harkins or Marketplace? What movie were you watching? Which friend were you with?"

Which poor listening skill is Alex demonstrating?

Candice is telling her boyfriend Josh about her day at work. When she is done, he tells her that she should quit that job and get a job where she makes more money. What poor listening skill is Josh demonstrating?

What makes up a good listener?

What are the keys to genuine listening?

Why does the author mention that we have two ears and one mouth?