Are you Really Listening?
Is anyone out there really listening? Listening is an active, dynamic engagement between the listener and speaker. There is a difference between listening and simply hearing.
Listening brings about changes in people’s attitudes toward themselves and others. It also contributes to their basic values and personal philosophy. People who pay attention and take their time to listen become more emotionally mature, more open to their experiences in life, less defensive, more democratic, and less authoritarian.
Moreover, listening provides more information than any other activity. It builds deep and positive relationships, which shapes the attitude of the individual into a more optimistic nature. By listening the individual is also expressing, “therefore, what the other person says is worthy of my attention and concern.” So, the listener participates by showing concern and by being accessible when listening. Read more »
Men and Women World
October 23, 1998
We had an interesting topic in our class today, “men and women”. Boys and girls argued with each other by saying boys keep secrets, however, girls are expressive. The boys teased and said, “yeah, girls like to talk about everything like a chatterbox”. They expressed that they feel miserable when they have to listen to all the “Yak Yak”.
I agree with both sides, and then again it is not good to keep secrets. For example, my mom tells everything to my dad even the most insignificant things. In spite of this, when my dad is upset about something and she asks him, “What is the problem”? My dad replies back with “I don’t know, leave me alone”.
Meeting In-laws
May 31, 2008
Meeting in-laws for the first time makes anyone nervous. Commonly, people are on their best behavior at this particular time. At the same time, it is an exciting time for both parties as they try to get to know each other on a more personal level.
When I spoke with my in-laws for the first time, it was definitely an exciting experience. Right away, they showed their happiness toward me and made me feel at ease. My father-in-law expressed how I fit right into the family. In addition, he revealed how my mother-in-law cheerfully talked about me all the time.
On the other hand, all my mother-in-law wanted to do was shower me with all kinds of gifts. She even started talking about grandchildren. Although I felt shy, still I was glad to see her excitement.
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