Your Listening Skills

• First of all, listen actively. Maintain eye contact with the speaker. Remind yourself that you have something to gain from this. 

• Participate enthusiastically! Ask questions, and pay attention to the answers. Clarify doubts, but don't overwhelm the speaker with the force of your voice and opinion.

• Wait for the other person to finish speaking. Avoid interrupting unnecessarily, and don't consider every conversation as a forum for airing your views!