Oh this question really got me thinking about what I think about when people talk. Well, sometimes when people talk to me I am aware and alert of what they are saying. I am this way because I am truly interested in what they are saying. And sometimes what they are saying is super juicy stuff. So, of course I am going to be alert and really paying close attention to what they are telling me. Then, there are times where I am completely in a different world, thinking about a bunch of different things and just nodding my head in agreement. When someone talks to me about the same topic every time I speak with them, I am thinking about everything else that I have to do that day, work and other stuff. I completely check out. And sometimes, they realize that I am not listening, but most of the time they don’t.
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ReplyDeleteI totally agree what your saying. I feel like I am the same also because I try to pay attention to everyone's comments. It shows that you value the friendship and the topic the person is talking about. Non-verbal cues are always good because even though you might not be listening; it shows the speaker that you are. My professor from the J.C. told me that; although he said it is bad and not to do it every time but if it is the same story sometimes it can drive people crazy, he mentions that if you hear keywords then you can start to play out what is going to happen. Great Post.
I agree with this post. I feel like most of the time I pay attention to what people are saying. Most of my friends come to me because I am a good listener and genuinely care about what they have to say. However, there are certain times when I am not able to focus. For instance, I know a girl who is always talking about how pretty she is. The second she starts talking about herself I completely check out. I have absolutely no interest in hearing someone talk about how beautiful they are so I would just rather zone out while she gets it out of her system.
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