To become a better listener, one must stop talking and give their full attention to the speaker. It is important to make the speaker feel comfortable by smiling and maintaining eye contact. Distractions should be removed, and the listener should try to understand the speaker's perspective by empathizing with them. The listener also needs patience if the speaker's message is not delivered quickly, and should avoid criticism or losing their temper. Asking clarifying questions allows the listener to fully understand the message.

1. Ten Tips To Become a Better Listener

2. 1. Stop talking Youcannot listen if you talk

3. 2.Put the speaker to ease Break the ice to help the speaker relax. SMILE!!!!!

4. 3.Show the speaker you want to listen Maintain Eye contact

5. 4.Remove Distractions

6. 5.Empathize with the speaker Put yourself in the speaker’s shoes

7. 6.Be patient Not everyone delivers message at a same pace

8. 7.Hold your Temper Do not fly off the handle

9. 8.Go easy on criticism Criticizing the speaker can stifle communication

10. 9.Ask questions Paraphrase and clarify the speaker’s message

11. 10.Stop Talking By this stage you are probably very tempted to start talking, but do not……. Be sure the speaker has finished.

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