Do you think it is better to give advice or just be there to listen?

Answer 1

I listen and make the appropiate noises...don't offer my advice unless it is asked for.

Answer 2

I believe that u should be assertive enough to ask questions when u need to, or even jus outa curiosity. On the other hand it's a virtue to be able to listen. Have u ever spoken to someone and noticed that they were lookin somewhere else & clearly not listening? I find this very "un"classy. That not only invalidates ur point but it shows that this person has no interest in u or what ur saying........How Ruuude!

Answer 3

Listen... I don't give any advice unless I am specifically asked for some... saves a lot of time and hard feelings.

Answer 4

I think both.

But if you are going to give advice...be sure you know what you are talking about and make sure you give good advice. Sometimes it can be better to just listen to the person and be there for them.

Answer 5

Just listen. Most of the time that's what they want you to do. They just need someone that will listen. They need to get it out.

Answer 6

It is always good to give an advice, so it is always good to hear one too. Although , when I think about, sometimes I and anyone else, don't want to hear advices, because it can get boring:)

Answer 7

depend on who you are dealing with if they know what they're talking about listen to them if they don't know better it's better to give them advice.

Answer 8

just be there to listen most times people don't even really want your advice unless they ask for it...

Answer 9

it depends on the situation at the time, but in the long run, listening is the key!

Answer 10

It has been well said by most everyone above me, but I will second the motion ---- Just be there to listen :-)