Art of Listening

"The reason why we have two ears and only one mouth is that we may listen more and talk less."

(Zeno of Citium)

If you are a good listener then it is considered as a sound quality. As allowing other person to explain his/her concern, raises interpersonal understanding, reduces chances of arguments and helps in creating a calm/cool atmosphere. This eventually results into quality decisions with mutual concurrence.

In real life, listeners are of 2 types:

• Active : Includes Attention, Understanding & Remembrance whatever listening
• Passive: Merely listening without reacting anything

If you are interested in the person with whom you are talking then there will be active listening else passive.

Generally passive listeners have to face boredom, irritation and frustration. 

So choice is yours whether to be Active or Passive listener. Alternatively being straightforward, acknowledge speaker about your interest in listening..;-)