What should you be doing to actively listen to someone?
Make eye contact, watch their body language, and listen to their tone of voice.
An active listener will also pay attention to the speaker’s ___________________and ___________________.
Body language and tone of voice.
True or false: Nodding your head and smiling sends the nonverbal message that you are listening.
True
Veronica looks out the window several times while her boss is giving Veronica the directions for the task. Active or Passive Listening?
Passive
Anne has no interest in the topic and tells herself she does not care. Active or passive listening?
Passive
Students often confuse _____________ with listening.
Hearing
Dan prepares himself for the lecture and sits up straight in his seat. Active or passive listening?
Active
As the teacher is talking, Shelly slouches in her seat. Active or passive Listening?
Passive
Kasha is drawing a picture as the teacher is giving directions. Active or passive listening?
Passive
As the Teacher is giving him directions, Gabriel focuses on looking into the hallway at students passing by. Active or Passive Listening?
Passive
Most people think that listening is easy. T/F
TRUE
Calvin asked the teacher to please clarify the directions to the project. Active or Passive Listening?
Active
Zoe is giving a presentation on the Midwest region of the US. If you’re actively listening you might do what?
Raise your hand at the end to ask her a question or make a comment.
Most people have strong listening skills. T/F
FALSE
If you are not clear on what was said, what should you do?
Ask the speaker to please clarify the message.
True or false: Trying to imagine what the other person is feelings shows good listening skills.
TRUE
Susan did not understand the directions, but she is afraid to ask questions. Active or passive listening?
Passive
True or false: Even if you're silent while someone else speaks, you might not be actively listening.
True
William is talking to Jenna, but Jenna is not actively listening. William probably feels ________.
frustrated
True or false: Interrupting someone while they are talking shows GOOD listening skills.
False
What can easily happen while the other person is talking?
We think about what we want to say next instead of listening actively .
Julian tracks the teacher and watches his body language. Active or passive listening ?
Active
If you don’t properly listen to a friend, what will occur?
You might misunderstand them or frustrate them.