I focus on what's being said, even if I don't care

When I think I can guess what someone is about to tell you, I stop listening

I repeat in my own words what the other person just said

I listen to someone else's point of view, even if it's different from my own

I treasure everything are told to me, even if it is of little importance

I worry about asking the meaning of words I don't know

I'm thinking about how to respond while they're still talking to me

I pretend to listen carefully even when you aren't listening at all

I think about something else while others are talking

I just follow the gist of the conversation, without worrying about the details

I realize that words don't have exactly the same meaning for everyone

I only listen to what interests me, neglecting the rest of the message

I focus on the speaker's words without worrying about their expressions

I know which words or phrases are capable of eliciting an emotional reaction in me

I wait for the best opportunity to communicate what I want to say

I think about how my interlocutor might react

I choose the best way (written, oral, on the phone, on the board, etc.) to communicate

I observe the expression of the interlocutor (worried, hostile, indifferent, shy, etc.)

I feel like I am being “ignored” by the person I am talking to

I tend to assume that the other person “already knows what it’s about”

I let the other person express hostility toward me without immediately interrupting

I practice regularly to improve my listening skills

I take notes so I can remember better

I can maintain concentration without being distracted by sounds or noises

I listen without judging or criticizing the speaker

I repeat messages and instructions to make sure I understand correctly

I have an idea in advance of what the person who comes to talk to me wants to tell me

I actively seek feedback to improve my listening skills

I often find myself daydreaming while someone is speaking to me

I try to understand the context behind the words being spoken

I often find it difficult to focus on what someone is saying when there are distractions around me

I actively engage in conversations by asking questions to clarify my understanding

I tend to interrupt others when I have something to say, rather than waiting for them to finish

I often find myself distracted by my own thoughts while someone is speaking to me

I make an effort to remember key points from conversations for future reference

I tend to respond to what I think the speaker is saying rather than what they actually said

I often find myself thinking about my own experiences instead of focusing on the speaker's message

I make a conscious effort to ask questions for clarification during conversations

I find it difficult to concentrate when the speaker is talking about a topic I am not interested in