When you listen to others do you give them space to "Be"???

Question

Listen to the Being underneath the words and mind of another???

Answer 1

That's an acquired skill that I've yet to master, try as I may. Generally a brick needs to hit me in the face before I get the subtext of what someone is really saying.

I generally warn friends of this deficit, as I really believe most people do indeed carry a lot of extra meaning in serious conversation. I envy those that have that ability to hear those silent messages.

Peace

Answer 2

When I listen, I listen intently and never interrupt. And I pay close attention to body language and the unspoken words. I don't usually give an opinion but simply agree. I do ask a few questions and repeat some words to get better understanding of the situation. Otherwise I'm just there to support and not judge.

Answer 3

Yes I do. When someone has something to say I let them be,give them their space and everything yet also listen carefully to how they express their emotions and the words they use because those are good ideas.I let them talk,listen effectively and then listen to all their concerns as well as to what they are trying to say verbally and non verbally that is.To be wise one has to listen which is a hard task to master as well as yet in the end it is rewarding.I think that listening between the words is what is an important feature of communication and picking up ideas.When you know how to listen you show maturity yet when you listen and give space you show integraty and age beyond your years in wisdom.

Answer 4

Yes, but sometimes my impatience gets in the way. At
this point in my life, I don't have the time to gossip, talk
about superficialities or ramble on. I usually can tell
who I'm dealing with by looking into their eyes. If I
sense a warm heart and a kind spirit, I'll listen gratefully
as they're are too few around. But I'm kind of a fast
talker and thinker and if they're slow and dense, I
just have to pass.

Answer 5

The more socially positive competent people listen for the others needs as expressed in the others actuality in its totality. Whether or not you want to risk possibly invading their personal space or comfort zone is an other question; do they trust you.

Answer 6

Yes I listen not only to what they are saying but the tone and body language also. You can learn alot of about someone if you just listen. Even on here with just their words.

Answer 7

It can be interesting to read a person like you describe, but it can be risky. What if your wrong? Over the years I have learned how damaging to relationships this can be. See, everyone has their own "take on things". Peoples interpretations and inflections often are misunderstood. How often do you hear of the "heart of gold" getting cast away, and the "heart of stone" getting the gold. It's so easy to be wrong, it's scary.

Answer 8

My mother and the little training I have as an actor taught me to listen to others when they are speaking, and especially to the silence because that's where most of the conversation happens.

Answer 9

Hi Rena! Yes, I always try to give others the space to "be"....it usually isn't that difficult if you really care about the person & if you are a kind individual. (but of course, it also depends on my mood at the time as well)

Answer 10

Yes, I give them their space, and I always try to read between the lines. I hope that others do that for me.