what is listening?

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Being a good listener can help us to see the world through the eyes of others. It advances our comprehension and grows our ability for compassion. According to my personal opinion first of all we should listen with an open mind and listening mentally. In other words, we should listen without any distraction or proper concentration on speaker for perfect understanding and judgement. A good listener always listen carefully and not interrupt speaker while he/she speaks. Moreover, positive response to speaker is also vital for good communication skill. As an example, while I speak with someone and they give positive response that build my confidence and consider them as good listener. However, sometimes some listeners makes me uncomfortable when I take pause and they interrupt me during so listener should have patience during communication. It is well said of our ancestor’s speak in such way listeners love to listen you and listen in such a way speakers love to speak with you.