What does your textbook say is the first step to improving your listening skills?

A. Focus on the speaker's message.
B. Suspend judgment until the end of the speech.
C. Take listening seriously.
D. Learn to empathize with the speaker.
E. Resist distractions during a speech.


Answer: C

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