listener - SE Members Blog post - syndication express2024-03-28T15:37:48Zhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/listener12 Communication Guidelines For A Better Marriage.https://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/12-communication-guidelines-for-a-better-marriage2017-05-23T17:46:19.000Z2017-05-23T17:46:19.000ZBill and Teddy Rogershttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/members/BillandTeddyRogers<div><div class="separator"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RQZotwn05hA/WSRskuQ6L1I/AAAAAAAABi8/x_YPO2suCFkCuN4BJxoyUuqjPfhkZY-XgCLcB/s1600/EffectiveCommunicationImages-300.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RQZotwn05hA/WSRskuQ6L1I/AAAAAAAABi8/x_YPO2suCFkCuN4BJxoyUuqjPfhkZY-XgCLcB/s1600/EffectiveCommunicationImages-300.jpg" class="align-center" alt="EffectiveCommunicationImages-300.jpg" /></a></div><div class="western"><span> </span></div><div class="western"><span><span><b>1. Be A Ready Listener And Do Not Respond Until Your Spouse Has Finished Talking.</b></span></span></div><div class="western" align="justify"></div><div class="western" align="justify"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="en-NIV-16915" target="_blank" id="en-NIV-16915"></a> <span><span><b>Proverbs 18:13 (NIV) says</b></span></span> <span><span>“</span></span><span><span>To answer before listening—that is folly and shame.”</span></span></div><div class="western" align="justify"></div><div class="western" align="justify"><span><span><b>2. Check For Understanding.</b></span></span></div><div class="western" align="justify"></div><div class="western" align="justify"><span><span>If you do not fully understand what your spouse has said, repeat back to him/her what you think he/she said and ask them to clarify their statement.</span></span></div><div class="western" align="justify"></div><div class="western" align="justify"><span><span><b>3. Be Slow To Speak. Think First. Don’t Be Hasty In Your Answers. Speak In Such A Way That Your Spouse Can Understand And Accept What You Say.</b></span></span></div><div class="western" align="justify"></div><div class="western" align="justify"><strong><a href="http://www.primelifeministries.com/2017/05/12-communication-guidelines-for-better.html" target="_blank">CONTINUE READING: 12 Communication Guidelines For A Better Marriage.</a><br /></strong></div></div>How To Have An Effective Conversationhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/how-to-have-an-effective-conversation2013-09-29T00:30:00.000Z2013-09-29T00:30:00.000ZAngela Valadezhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/members/AngelaValadez<div><h2><strong>Having an effective conversation will most often begin with you asking simple questions.</strong></h2><p></p><p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3379" alt="How To Have An Effective Conversation" src="http://www.empowernetwork.com/Avtheway/files/2013/09/effective-conversation.jpg" height="182" width="277" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Always ask questions to begin an<a href="http://theneonetwork.biz/wun/?ref=angelavaladez" target="_blank"> effective conversation</a>, such as:</strong></p><p>1. Where are you from?</p><p>2. What do you think of he weather we’re having?</p><p>3. What business are you presently in?</p><p>4. What time is it?</p><p></p><p><strong><em>“A conversation is a dialogue, not a monologue. That’s why there are so few good conversations: due to scarcity, two intelligent talkers seldom meet.” –Truman Capote</em></strong></p><p></p><p><strong><em>“A single conversation across the table with a wise man is better than ten years mere study of books.” –Henry Wadsworth Longfellow</em></strong></p><p></p><h4><strong><span>Use simple, easy to remember questions in order to begin effective communication.</span></strong></h4><p></p><p>It is well known that “People like to talk about themselves.” Make sure that you keep the conversation steered to the other person’s interest. Learn their: Why? What? When? Where? and How?</p><p></p><p><strong>The Power of Agreement:</strong></p><p></p><p>Share anything about yourself or your past experience which shows that you are like minded. This will help the other person to like you automatically. Me-too – I agree with you!</p><p></p><p><strong>Become an Excellent Listener:</strong></p><p></p><p>Once you get the other person talking long enough, he simply cannot disguise his real feelings or motives.</p><p></p><p>The Power in becoming a great listener is that it allows you to overcome any self-consciousness or self-centeredness.</p><p></p><p>Listening to people will also empower you to be more able to feel them out. Understanding comes from listening. You will never really understand another person unless you are completely willing to listen carefully, sympathetically and patiently.</p><p></p><p>In order to deal with people more effectively through conversation, you will have to know what people truly want, what they need and who they really are.</p><p></p><p> </p><p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3380" alt="How to Have An Effective Conversation" src="http://www.empowernetwork.com/Avtheway/files/2013/09/effective-conversation1.jpg" height="183" width="275" /></p><h3><strong>More steps in having an effective conversation:</strong></h3><p>a. Always look directly at the person who is talking.</p><p>b. Always appear deeply interested in what they are saying.</p><p>c. Lean towards the person talking.</p><p>d. Ask simple questions in order to get clarity of purpose.</p><p>e. Never, no never, interrupt; instead ask them to tell you more.</p><p>f. Always stick to the speaker's subject.</p><p>g. Be sure to use the speaker’s words in order to get your own point across. (Once the speaker has finished speaking – repeat their words back to them to insure them that you were listening fully. This will not only prove you’ve been listening, but is a good way to introduce your own ideas without opposition.) Preface some of your own remarks with; ”As you pointed out – or – It’s just like you said."</p><p></p><p>Be sure also to use a soft appeal! Never attack another person’s ego. When and if you are asked a question, always pause before answering. Always respond moderately and accurately. Never be forceful! Calm brings more calm while force brings with it more force.</p><p></p><p>Remember it always flatters the speaker when you ask for his advice and then listen to his ideas.</p><p><strong><em>“The reason why so few people are agreeable in conversation is that each is thinking more about what he intends to say than others are saying.” –Francois de La Rochefoucauld</em></strong></p><p></p><p>Learning to have an <a href="http://theneonetwork.biz/wun/?ref=angelavaladez" target="_blank">Effective Conversation</a> will take practice, but will always be rewarding in the end. It begins with asking questions and then becoming an Effective Listener!</p><p> </p><p><strong><span>If you enjoyed this article, please “Like and Share.”</span></strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Find the Simple Formula to Creating Financial Freedom</strong> -<a href="http://theneonetwork.biz/wun/?ref=angelavaladez" target="_blank">Click Here!</a></p><p> </p><p>To Your Massive Success,</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Angela Valadez</strong><br /> <strong>210 601 0267</strong></p><p> </p></div>