You are a good listener when:
1.
others frequently come to you for advice.
2.
you cut off a speaker to tell your own story.
3.
you nod along to everything that is said.
4.
you always give your opinion.
5.
you listen both with your ears and visually.
ANS: 1, 5
Others come for advice to a person because of his or her listening skills. They seek that person out also because of the interest the person is displaying to them and making eye contact.
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