how do i become a better listener and less interrupting in conversations?

Answer 1

"It is better to be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."

That quote applies to you.

Answer 2

Someone once said, "We have two ears and one tongue. Therefore we should listen twice as much as we talk."
Seriously, some people are just marking time until they can rush into a conversation with some point they want to make. In fact, they aren't really listening to what the other person is saying at all. It reminds me of people at a traffic light, with the guys on the yellow light trying to sneak through and the guy on the green light revving up his engine.
If you want to become a better listener, try mentally repeating what the other person is saying. Really think about it. And if you aren't always jumping into the conversation, people will respect what you say more.
But since you have already identified your problem, and figured out the solution for yourself (less interrupting) you are already more than half way to solving it. Good on ya!

Answer 3

I suppose you interrupt because maybe they are long winded and don't care about your ideas which makes you anxious and trying to get your words in there somehow. Or maybe if you're interrupting too much then the ego problem belongs to you as maybe you think you have all the answers and are a little controlling. It's up to you to figure out which it is.

If you are doing it on the net then it's probably because too many people want to talk at once so they naturally verbally step on each other ('s voices on the mic). Or it could be because of the voice delay.

Answer 4

Most people who have this problem (myself included) are so busy thinking of the next thing to say (next story, next joke, next example) that they don't really listen. And you get so excited about your brilliant bon mot, you just can't wait and interrupt. Yep, it's rude. Realize that your rudeness, and not the brilliant thing you had to say, is what people will remember about you. When you catch your self doing it, apologize. One "trick" is --you might think this is odd, but in a business setting it's perfectly ok-- is to take notes. Not only can you write down the other person's points, but write down those great thoughts of yours. If they are "captured" in writing, you might be less inclined to butt in with them. In a social setting, this is more difficult. One technique is to ask questions about what they are saying. Another is to try and have empathy for the poor person who is trying to get a word in edgewise.

Answer 5

To become a good listener you must show interested in what is being said. You need to concentrate on the subject at hand. And you may want to bite the inside of your cheek to help you from interupting. you willbe surprised at what u can learn.

Answer 6

God gave you 2 ears and 1 mouth because He wanted you to listen twice as much as you speak.

In other words, just STFU!

Listen to what others are saying, and concentrate on the message they are trying to convey. Do not concentrate on what your answer will be as soon as they take a breath.

Answer 7

Practice. keep telling yourself to keep your mouth shut, and let the other person talk. they don't have to know everything you know... sometimes people just need someone to listen. maybe you will get a chance to give your input or experiences later.

Answer 8

Open your ears and shut yeh trap mate.

Answer 9

u gotta listen with empathy,dont give solutions unless asked.and understand that their talkn to you for you to listen..not for you to talk.

Answer 10

It's as simple as not talking when anyone else is talking.