True or False: Being a good listener means interrupting your friend/teacher.
False!
What are TWO (2) things you can do to show you are listening?
Look at the ground. Talk at the same time.
Look at the person talking. Listen and don't interrupt.
What is whole body listening?
Using all of your body to listen!
I only need to use my ears.
Am I using Whole Body Listening if I'm talking to my mom and I run outside when I hear the ice cream van?
No!
Act it out! Pick a friend to talk about what you're having for dinner tonight and show GOOD listening skills!
Bravo!
How would your friend feel if you were talking with your back turned to them.
Uncomfortable, sad, upset, confused
Should you try to think about what your communication partner is saying or just ignore it?
Think about it!
My friend is talking to me about their vacation to the beach. Should I make a comment about lions? Why or why not?
No! That would show that I was not interested and might hurt their feelings. I can bring up a new topic later in the conversation.
My friend says, "I went to the movies on Saturday. It was so much fun." How could I respond to show I was interested?
I could tell them about my new shoes.
I could ask them which movie they watched.
True or False: A good listener talks while the teacher is talking.
False!
Which of these is NOT whole body listening?
Turn away from the speaker
Listen
Calm body
Be quiet
What should you do if your mind rolls out of the group (zone out) when someone is talking to you?
Try to refocus and ask them to repeat what they said.
Just walk away.
What should you ask someone if you were distracted and did not hear them?
Can you repeat that? What did you say?
When could my mind 'roll out of the group?' (Not thinking about what someone is saying.)
When I am quiet and focused.
When I get distracted.
How should I face my body when I am talking to someone?
Turn my back to them.
Turn my body toward my communication partner.
Your friend says, "I love sports." What could you ask to show you are listening?
Do you like rock music?
What is your favorite sport?
