Focus on the Speaker

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In any listening situation, keep your mind on what the speaker is saying, not on what you may be about to hear or what you’re going to say next. Ask yourself, “What does this statement that I’ve just heard mean? Do I agree or disagree with it? Do I have questions or comments of my own about it—or even a different point of view? How might other people think or feel about this comment or issue?”