Goal/purpose: The purpose of this discussion is for students to apply and engage in dialogue about course readings, videos, and personal applications about the topic of the week.
Part 1: Share an Original Post
Respond to the prompts below (one paragraph per prompt; each paragraph should be at least 5 sentences in length). At the top of your posts, include a title that is relevant to your content, creative, and in bold. Draw readers to your post with your title. Within your post, ensure that you use course terminology, demonstrate that you are synthesizing the assigned readings and videos, and use appropriate grammar, spelling, and citations.
Paragraph 1: Select one direct quote from this chapter that you think is particularly interesting. Include the quote in your response (using quotation marks) and a proper in-text citation. Discuss why you think the quote is particularly interesting.
Paragraph 2: Apply at least one aspect (e.g., concept, claim) of the reading to your own life. For example, how might a concept or claim from the reading help you better understand a specific previous experience, improve a particular relationship (e.g., with your partner or friend), or make you communicate differently in a certain context (e.g., with friends)? Please be specific, in-depth, insightful, and detailed.
Paragraph 3: After reading this chapter, write a paragraph discussing why you think you are or are not a good listener
Part 2: Respond thoughtfully to 2 classmates’ posts.
– 1st peer’s post:
“1.My favorite quote in chapter 5 is: successful people don’t just hear what others say; “they really, really listen”. That is to say, they refrain from interrupting, and they pay attention to people’s tone of voice, body language, and other cues as well as to their words. this quote is interesting because it highlights a common communication barrier: the lack of true listening. Many people tend to express themselves in communication, ignoring the importance of truly understanding others. Successful people stand out because they understand the power of listening and are able to build deeper connections and understanding. This quote is a reminder that listening is a key communication skill that is essential to building good relationships, solving problems and achieving success.
2.The article mentions the claim that listening is more important than talking, which I find very helpful in my life. In the past, I often tended to express myself more in my communication and neglected the importance of truly listening to others. However, through reading and reflection, I have come to realize the value of listening and have begun to put it into practice in my daily life. I realized that listening is not just about listening to others. It involves paying full attention to the other person’s words, body language, emotions and expressions during communication. I began to learn to better understand what the other person was thinking and feeling by observing their non-verbal signals, which allowed me to connect with others in a more holistic way.
3.I consider myself a relatively good listener, although I do have room for improvement.
When communicating with others, I try my best to concentrate and actively listen to what they say and how they express themselves. I try my best not to interrupt the other person in the process and give them ample space to express themselves.
Second, I respect and empathize with others’ views and feelings. I try to keep an open mind and accept different views and opinions from others, even though I may not agree or understand them. I try to understand issues from the other person’s perspective rather than focusing only on my own position.
However, I also realize that I have room for improvement. Sometimes, I may get caught up in my own thinking and feelings and lose sight of the other person’s needs and feelings. In this case, I may become less sensitive or understanding of the other person’s situation. Also, I am trying to improve my listening skills, especially when faced with emotionally charged or confusing situations where I may feel more challenged”
– 2nd peer’s post:
“ Listening makes you a better friend and romantic partner” Is that true?
I am interested in the sentence Listening makes you a better friend and romantic partner. I think it is interesting because before, I think a relationship does not start by listening but by talking, and how they keep the relationship is by talking. But after reading this chapter, and this sentence, I reflect over and feel interested in how listening can make us a better friend and romantic partners. From my understanding, active listening is like the key for a key component of effective communication. It is because we need to keep focus and understanding, answering the questions, and giving feedback can make the relationship going to better. I think that may be an interesting point for me. If we are in friendships and romantic relationships, the ability to listen attentively fosters trust, empathy, and emotional intimacy.I think it is interesting too because it makes me think more, and get more information about listening.
Is Time To Reflect On Yourself!
I think listening for understanding to communicate is one of the parts. It is because when I was listening to some of my friends, I would make an answer before I answered the thing. I prefer listening to responding. For example, I talked with my best friend before about planning to Taiwan travel, I suggested the idea, and I wanted her to answer me, and when she asked me the question, I gave the answer in the beginning and missed the part, she said afterward. Also, I applied the concept of active listening from the chapter to my personal life, and I recognized its relevance in navigating conflicts within my friendships. I usually do the thing when listening to my friends or family. I remember one time, I wore my handphone when my parents tried to talk with me, and I didnt listen to them. That makes parents so angry and we have a big argument with each other. That is not what I want, but that is the problem I dont listen to them. If that time I spend more time and more patience talking with them and actively listening to them, I think it will not become a problem.
Do You Think You Are a Good Listener?
I dont think I am a professional listener, but I will try to be a good listener. It is because when I talk with my friend, I usually wear one side of headphones, to play some music, and I dont keep focus on the talk. That is a really bad action, but I dont know why I will keep doing it action or habit. If I am a good listener, I will be focused on what they say and respond to them. That is a lesson I learned from the chapter. Also, I think I can be a good listener is because I will mindful of listening and attending the talk. I think that is important and makes me become a good listener, when I am mindful, I will not miss any information from my friend, and attending the talk can make me keep focus on the talk. Those can help me to be a better listener. “
