When we are making a conversation, is it good to look straight into people's eyes ? What are other expressions that we should do to prove that we're listening what they are talking about ?
2006-09-07 18:51:46 · 17 answers · asked by feelingpredictable 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
That depends totally upon the cultural back ground of the people as well as their personalities. Some cultures do not allow direct eye contact without sever penalties. People who accept eye contact with the intent of listening present a listening body posture. If sitting in a chair during a conversation, you would sit up rather than slouch, sit facing rather than to the side or away from the other person. People don't like to be stared at either though. It conveys that you think you know it all or trying to intimidate the other person. Proving that you are listening during a conversation may be suggested by rephrasing with the other person says, using different words & giving your own comments on the subject as well. Sometimes nodding your head in agreement is helpful. Smling rather than frowning sometimes helps if appropriate in the conversation. It sort of depends upon the conversation.
2006-09-07 19:03:50 · answer #1 · answered by Counselor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do look someone in the eye when you speak to them, but without staring as this can be intimidating, if you are genuinely listening your natural body language will display this. Such as facing the person you are listening/talking to with your whole body, not just your face. Not fidgeting, not being distracted by other things that are happening etc. If you are not sure what they are saying, the paraphrase, repeat it back to them for clarification. If they are giving you instructions, its always good to repeat them back to make sure you got them right.
2006-09-07 19:00:15 · answer #2 · answered by having_a_blonde_day_lol 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you are talking with someone you should at least be Looking at them. Not checking them out but looking at there face. It is also good to have good body language. This mean that you are not always looking at your watch playing with something in your hands or with your feet. You should be ready with an answer when it is time for one or at least your idea about what you are talking about. When a group of your friends walk by do not cut the other person off by shooting at them. Its ok to wave or even say hi but not to start talking with them and leaving the first one out. If you do talk with them and the first one does not know them at least tell them who they are.
Just treat others as you would want to be treated and they will do the same for you most of the time.
2006-09-07 19:09:55 · answer #3 · answered by wagg62003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people get very uncomfortable when you try to maintain eye contact. But many others believe it is a sign of disrespect if you do not look directly at them, it shows that you're not interested in what they are saying
2006-09-07 18:56:42 · answer #4 · answered by . 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is good to maintain as much eye contact as possible, nodding, and vocal signals (okay, I understand, really, etc) hrlp to let the other person know that you are hearing them, when it is appropriate ,ask questions or repeat in your own words what was said showingthat you understand or need clarification of the intent of what was said. .
My biggest communication problem is fidgeting, fidgeting makes you look bored or irritated with the conversation- keep fidgeting to a minimum or better yet, just don't.
2006-09-07 18:59:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nod your head constantly. Also you can say yeah a lot. When the person finally draws breath you can comment on what they just said. If they just start talking over you then you should probably make your apologies and leave.
2006-09-07 18:56:57 · answer #6 · answered by Dr Know It All 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We make eye contact even as conversing, besides the undeniable fact that it truly is unlike a staring contest. also, after we are having a more desirable intimate or severe communique, we are able to not go searching or communicate with our fingers as a lot.
2016-11-25 20:12:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looking into the eyes is good. I don't know if you are like me or not, but I get nervous doing that!
2006-09-07 18:59:50 · answer #8 · answered by geskuh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know... first u have to look in to their eyes and give them a face that looks like i am listening... sit straight... give them a good face not a i dont care face!
2006-09-07 18:57:23 · answer #9 · answered by happypeach28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's always good to tell the other person what you understand of what they said. That way if you don't understand, they can help you understand better. If you have it right, they will tell you and know that you are connected with what they're saying.
2006-09-07 18:55:32 · answer #10 · answered by mamaloo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋