Being a Good Listener
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What you will learn
- 1Tell the difference between good listening and not listening
- 2Pick the good listener in each scene
- 3Use your eyes, ears, body, and words to show respectful listening
Mini Lesson
Listening is one way we show respect. When someone is talking, a good listener pays attention with eyes, ears, body, and words.
What does a good listener do?
- A good listener looks at the speaker or turns toward them.
- A good listener keeps a calm body and a quiet mouth while the other person talks.
- A good listener thinks about the words before answering.
What is not listening?
- Talking over someone, interrupting, or shouting while they speak is not listening.
- Turning away, playing loudly, or ignoring the speaker shows that you are not paying attention.
- Not listening can cause mistakes and hurt feelings.
What can you do after listening?
- Wait until the person finishes.
- Answer in a calm voice.
- If you did not hear, ask politely: "Can you say that again?"
Words to know
Listen
To pay full attention with your eyes and ears
e.g. I listen when my grown-up reads.
Speaker
The person who is talking
e.g. I face the speaker.
Interrupt
To talk over someone who is speaking
e.g. I should not interrupt my friend.
Attention
Putting your mind on what someone is saying
e.g. I pay attention to the story.
Polite
Showing respect with calm, kind words
e.g. It is polite to ask before talking.
Ask yourself: "Am I using my eyes, ears, body, and words to listen?"
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