Be a Better Listener

A good listener is a valued friend. Being a good listener can help you in your friendships, at home, at school, and everywhere you go. Listening is not simply hearing, but it is also understanding what the other person is saying. People need to listen for many different reasons. We listen to gain information, to show people we care, to hear important instructions, to show that we are interested in a topic.

Listening is important to a friendship and shows other people that you think they are important. Follow these tips for being a better listener and make someone feel special. You might learn something important from what they are saying!

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References

Being a good listener. (personal interview, T. Bamberg, November, 2008).

Smith, C (1992). How Can Parents Model Good Listening Skills?. Retrieved March 2, 2008, from ACCESS ERIC Web site: http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content2/How_Can_Parents_Model.html

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Writing by Tia, 2008.

Content including images, songs, stories, poems, and videos are the original work of students and were created for the
2008 International ThinkQuest competition.