Some people say things just to aggravate you. When this happens, as an effective listener you should

A. be thankful because it gets your attention.
B. hear a person out before reacting.
C. immediately describe your own reaction.
D. begin thinking of how you can refute the statement.


Ans: B. hear a person out before reacting.

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