This document discusses listening and non-verbal communication skills. It defines listening as an active process with three steps: hearing, understanding, and judging. It provides tips for improving listening, such as maintaining eye contact and avoiding distractions. The document also defines non-verbal communication as messages conveyed through gestures, facial expressions, eye contact, etc. It discusses how body language and touch can communicate messages like affection, attention, and support. Finally, it states that observing and analyzing physical interactions and non-verbal cues can improve effectiveness in non-verbal communication.