【题目】 Communication is important for strong family relationships. However, if you don’t truly listen to others, it can be difficult to communicate. Working on the following listening skills can help you communicate better.
Listening Actively
Focus on the speaker’s words and not what you'll say next. When listening to a family member, pay attention to what’s being said. When talking to someone, pay attention to the speaker and his thoughts, you can think of how you will reply later.
Make sure the speaker has finished talking before you talk. Instead of starting your reply at once, a couple of seconds of silence is not a bad thing.
Communicating Effectively(有效的)
Retell what has been said. Try to briefly conclude what you have heard when the speaker finishes. It will really show you're listening and allow you and your family to communicate better.
Reflect on what's been said. After talking, reflect briefly on the subject. Try to work out not just what's being said, but also why it is important.
Accept you don' t always have to solve someone's problems.
Avoiding Negative Habits
Do not cut in on others. Interrupting can break effective conversation. Do not start talking until the other person has finished.
Stop from offering advice. Unless you are asked, do not offer advice. Offering advice can make it seem like you're not really listening but to hear what you want.
Do not change the subject early. Never change the subject before the speaker has got their words out, even if a subject makes you bored.
Avoid hurrying the speaker. Never say words like, "Can you get to the point?" This will make it seem like you're not interested in the conversation.
How to be a good listener to your family | ||
Introduction | ●【1】 listening skills, you can communicate with your family better. | |
How to develop 【2】 of being a good listener | Listening actively | ●You should understand how the speaker thinks 58【3】you reply. ●It’s not a bad thing to keep【4】 for seconds. |
Communicating effectively | ●Brief conclusion can【5】 you of what the speaker has said ●Work out both the words talked by the speaker and the【6】 of the subject . | |
【7】 negative habits | ●Interrupting can make the conversation 【8】effective. ●Even if you find the subject【9】, just let the speaker express himself completely. ●It's impolite to【10】the speaker before your conversation. | |