Keys to effective listening

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People communicate for various purposes and varied reasons . Since humans have been communicating since their early years , they assume they already know how to listen as it is a very simple thing to do - one person speaks and the other hears and responds . Nevertheless , there is a huge difference between hearing and listening as hearing is the physical perception of sound while listening is hearing , seeing , comprehending and interpreting combined (Batell , 2006 . Listening is an especially crucial skill

that one needs to develop in this diverse and competitive modern world . Thus , effective listening is key to being successful in interpersonal dealings , academic success , and professional or workplace growth and advancement

Listening to Non-Native Language

Because of global economic success and opportunities , more and more foreigners are enticed to come to the United States for business travel , and education . As native speakers of the English language , the American communicator should be patient , be quiet , and listen (Purdy Borisoff , 1997 , 98 . These foreigners opt to speak the English language in an effort to communicate to native speakers , hence sensitivity is deemed necessary . For instance , when one continuously interrupts or completes the sentences of a non-native speaker , he or she is displaying impatience , which makes the foreigners even more nervous and uncertain of themselves . Thus , for effective communication listening to the entire message before responding is required . Moreover emphatic listening , which pertains to understanding fully the speaker 's message without...