o Give your full attention on the person who is speaking. Don't look out the window or at what else is going on in the room.
o Make
sure your mind is focused, too. It can be easy to let your mind wander
if you think you know what the person is going to say next, but you
might be wrong! If you feel your mind wandering, change the position of
your body and try to concentrate on the speaker's words.
o Let
the speaker finish before you begin to talk. Speakers appreciate having
the chance to say everything they would like to say without being
interrupted. When you interrupt, it looks like you aren't listening,
even if you really are.
o Ensure
you finish listening before you begin to speak! You can't really listen
if you are busy thinking about what you want say next.
o Listen
for main ideas. The main ideas are the most important points the
speaker wants to get across. They may be mentioned at the start or end
of a talk, and repeated a number of times. Pay special attention to
statements that begin with phrases such as "My point is..." or "The
thing to remember is..."
o Ask
questions. If you are not sure you understand what the speaker has
said, just ask. It is a good idea to repeat in your own words what the
speaker said so that you can be sure your understanding is correct. For
example, you might say, "When you said that no two zebras are alike, did
you mean that the stripes are different on each one?"
o Give
feedback. Sit up straight and look directly at the speaker. Now and
then, nod to show that you understand. At appropriate points you may
also smile, frown, laugh, or be silent. These are all ways to let the
speaker know that you are really listening. Remember, you listen with
your face as well as your ears!
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