The document lists 29 annoying habits that are exhibited by poor listeners. Some of the key habits mentioned include interrupting the speaker, holding side conversations, showing a lack of interest or response, asking irrelevant questions, becoming distracted, and exhibiting body language that indicates a lack of attention like looking at a watch or having a blank stare. Overall, the document outlines physical and verbal behaviors that demonstrate a lack of active listening skills.

1. Annoying Habits of a Poor Listener
Bob Prieto
1. Interrupts
2. Holds side conversations
3. No response/feedback
4. Asks irrelevant or already answered questions
5. Corrects grammar or word choice
6. Completes my sentence for me
7. Doodles
8. Nervous mannerisms - finger tapping, clicking fingernails, twisting hair, knuckle
cracking, etc.
9. Chews gum
10. Falls asleep
11. Shows a complete lack of interest in what I'm saying
12. Answers before I've finished asking the question
13. Responds by saying, “but the really important point is…or, “you’re missing the
point”
14. Disagrees with everything I say
15. Abruptly changes the subject
16. Says they understand when they don't
17. Becomes distracted
18. Ignores me to answer the phone
19. Walks away but claims to be still listening
20. Shuffles papers
21. Reads the mail, newspaper, reports, etc.

2. 22. Listens to someone while asking me to keep talking
23. Uses a speaker phone while I'm there
24. Doesn't make eye contact
25. Looks at watch frequently
26. Blank stare
27. Appears impatient
28. Sits too close
29. Coughs and clears throat