Communication · 5 min
Listening until you understand
A practice to use in your next real conversation. It is harder than it sounds and it changes most arguments.
Communication · 5 min
A practice to use in your next real conversation. It is harder than it sounds and it changes most arguments.
In your next conversation, hold your response until the other person finishes completely.
Say back what you understood, in your own words, before adding anything.
Ask one question about the part you are least sure of.
Only then say what you think.
Most people relax as soon as they believe they have been understood.
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