Comments on: Nobody wants to listen

By: Vinish Parikh

Vinish Parikh — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:24:59 +0000

A good listener will always have many friends Vinish Parikh´s last blog ..Functions of Central Bank

By: Cheerful Monk

Cheerful Monk — Fri, 21 May 2010 03:46:11 +0000

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By: Walter

Walter — Mon, 10 May 2010 23:37:56 +0000

Blogging has also changed my view of the internet Murlu. Through the medium of writing we can express our thought as well as receive responses for others. This form of communication has never been rushed because it’s not that very spontaneous; it gives each of us a time to think of what we’re going to say next.

By: Murlu

Murlu — Sat, 08 May 2010 05:41:47 +0000

I actually haven’t watched the news in years and only get information from my friend. It’s all too negative.

I admit it’s hard not to jump into conversation because I grew up in such a fast paced, online world (on the net since I was 8 – 22 now).

I love the net because it allows us to really take turns when speaking. We craft insightful conversations without the chatter.

Blogging has really been one of those things that has completely changed how I view the net. I love the connection you can make with people and how helpful and welcoming the community is.

This plays a large part is beginning to listen more. I know that my commentors are asking questions so I take that time to listen and respond instead of drowning them in more information.

This has extended over to the real world where I find myself carefully contemplating what to say instead of rushing into things.
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By: Hassan

Hassan — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:54:32 +0000

hi walter:
why do so many of us feel the need to interrupt others when they are speaking ? even when appear to be listening we often think we already know where the person”s conversation is going and we are merely going through the motion of listening, nodding politely having switched our thinking to other thing . it “s really great post

By: Walter

Walter — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:49:09 +0000

Thanks Mike for appreciating. Listening is indeed a forgotten virtue. Unless we start to really listen, understanding will never ensue.

By: Mike aka Find Inspiration

Mike aka Find Inspiration — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 05:20:58 +0000

Walter – Enjoyed the post. You have a unique writing style that I like. I think a lot of people don’t realize how much they can learn from simply listening. Often times the wisest thing a person can do is listen, listen, and keep listening.

Mike

By: Shari Weiss

Shari Weiss — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:09:24 +0000

One of the lines in this post that really resonates with me is this one: “There is much wisdom to be learned if we allow our self to be still and lend our ears for a while.”

And, Paul, you are right. People just don’t know what it means to really listen, i.e., to quiet their own concerns and be open-minded and focused.

As a Business Communication teacher at San Francisco State, the first day of class always began with Three Rules to Success. The FIRST and probably most important was to LISTEN CAREFULLY. And then we would have actual activities to teach listening skills.
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By: Walter

Walter — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:23:28 +0000

I agree with you on this Faizal. I call this attitude Ego.

By: Faizal

Faizal — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:39:41 +0000

Hey Walter, I think that sometimes people don’t want to listen because of their inner hunger to be right or feel powerful. When someone tries telling them something, they don’t accept it because they want things their way.