Listening to Others
Listen to others when they are speaking — looking at the speaker, waiting until they finish, and showing they have heard by responding to what was said rather than just talking about their own ideas
What a learner can do afterwards
- Face the speaker and maintain attention while someone else is talking
- Wait until the other person has finished before responding
- Respond to what was actually said rather than changing the subject to their own idea
The lesson
When someone talks, look at them. Keep your eyes and ears on the speaker. Wait until they finish talking.
Sam tells Mia about his weekend trip. Mia looks at him and listens quietly. When Sam finishes, Mia asks about the beach.
Don't jump in with your own story. Ask a question about what they said instead.
Look at your friend, wait, then talk about what they said.
Watch it
Where it sits
Where this leads
Jobs that lean on this skill. Follow one to see everything it is built on.
8 questions wait behind this lesson, each with its answer explained. Every answer feeds the sky: stars light as they are learned, and dim when it is time to come back.