As a member of an audience, you have certain implied responsibilities. First, describe two

listening mistakes and how they are detrimental to the listener.

Next, discuss two listening
recommendations and how they benefit the listener.
What will be an ideal response?


Listening mistakes include allowing oneself to be distracted, prejudging, concentrating
too hard, only pretending to listen, and reacting emotionally to trigger or red flag
words. Recommended listening behaviors include being prepared to listen, listening
with respect, listening for content/meaning, paying attention to the nonverbal messages
the speaker sends, and reviewing the message.

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