DECIDE TO LISTEN

Show the proper eye contact and actions to confirm that you are actually listening.

Focus on the speakerNo matter how boring the subject is maintain the show of interest by having a steady concentration.

Create proper atmosphereBy minimizing outside distractions and choosing a suitable environment, you will enjoy your conversation

Show that your paying attention

Keep from judging

Determine the speakers meaning

Confirm that you understand the meaning

NegativeJames: I’m really enjoying this party, the music is swell and dandy.Sue: This isn’t the greatest party I’ve been to, there has been better parties then this.

Positive Ashley: I like that show around 8 o'clock.Jacob: oh yea that show is great indeed.

Paraphrasing Obama: We Need Change

McCain: You think that we need change, because the U.S is in turmoil

Summarizing

Paul: Being in a bottle is really compacted

Yaska: So you think that being in a bottle is frustrating