List four tips for becoming a careful listener.

What will be an ideal response?


Listen for the speaker's purpose.Listen for the main ideas.Listen for supporting evidence and sources.Write down new words, ideas, and questions.Listen for the conclusion.Offer nonverbal feedback

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Which of the following is a common psychological barrier to listening?

a. Tiredness b. A noisy air conditioner c. Hearing loss d. Boredom

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Brutus and Molly attend a book club every Thursday night with mutual friends. Which relationship management strategy does this demonstrate?

A. positivity strategy B. social network strategy C. openness strategy D. assurance strategy

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A speaking outline contains the specific purpose statement.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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