active listening

just read a short self-improvement article on Active Listening. Most people dont practise active listening skill. everyone is only getting ready to speak their mind while another person is talking.. this is a sad situation.. what has become of this world! i must admit that i'm a culprit too! sigh.. ;-(


the article said that if we would try active listening for once, we will be pleasantly surprised by the outcome! Coz u will be amazed how the other person is as pleasantly surprise by your full attention and they will give you back their full attention when you speak. And dont worry if u will be given air-time to speak.. When u demonstrate respect for others, others will do likewise. However, if u experience a situation where nobody respect anybody, u might as well leave that group and find yourself another one.. ;-)