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The arts of being silent and listening are
interconnected. They are also vital to having a happy
and successful life. Here are 15 tips to help you get started.
1. It may be an old proverb, but it is still true:
Silence is golden.
2. One reason silence is worth its weight in gold is
that it prevents arguments. When applied thoughtfully
it can also end them.
3. Listening makes it possible for you to know what
the other person is thinking.
4. Active and interested listening, is a basic form of
respect - one that is universally appreciated.
5. It does not matter if you believe in creation or
evolution, one fact remains either way: We have two
ears and one mouth - we need to listen twice as much
as we speak.
6. Listening to someone else virtually guarantees that
they will listen to what you have to say.
7. Quick thought: It is no coincidence that when
police read a person their Miranda rights the first
thing they say is, "You have the right to remain
silent".
8. You get into a lot less trouble listening than you
do by talking.
9. People may complain about someone who talks too
much, but when was the last time you heard someone
complain about someone that
listens too much?
10. Ask someone how they are doing, then really listen
to their answer.
11. Try talking 25% less than you do now, for the next
10 days.
12. Try listening 50% more than you do now, for the
next 10 days.
13. Pay attention not only to the words people say,
but also to their tone of voice, facial expressions,
and gestures. What are those things saying?
14. You cannot learn if you are the one talking. No
lesson can be imparted to you. The benefits of what
other people know are a treasure that can only be
unlocked with the key of listening.
15. When you listen do not let your mind wander. If
you find yourself thinking about something else ask
the person talking to clarify their previous statement.
And that's fifteen tips for you. If you find it
difficult to remember a specific tip while talking to
someone, just remember to relax, be polite, and enjoy
listening to what the other person has to say.
Reprint permission for this article is granted when
you include the following: Michael Oksa publishes The
Success Spot, a blog to help you succeed. You can see
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