How do you become a better listener in conversations?

Question

I have been told by people I care about that I am not a good listener. I realize that when someone is talking I am often thinking about what I want to say next rather than actually taking in what they are saying. How do you genuinely improve your listening skills?

ethan_gray · Accepted Answer

Give up the goal of having a response ready. Your only job while someone is talking is to understand what they mean. The response will come naturally if you actually heard them. Preparing your response is the thing that prevents listening.

benjamin_taylor · Answer

Ask a follow-up question before sharing your own thoughts. It forces you to actually process what was said and signals genuine interest. The question should be about what they said, not a pivot to your own related experience.

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