Listening style

1A. Honestly reflect on your usual listening style and answer each of the following questions by checking the appropriate box
rarely or
never sometimes frequently
or always
Do you ever pretend like you’re paying attention when you’re not?
Do you ever find yourself shifting the conversation to talk about your own experiences and/or problems?
Do you ever get distracted by outside noises or stimuli when listening to someone talk?
Do you find yourself planning what you will say next while your conversation partner is still talking?
Do you ever interrupt others?
Do you ever finish other people’s sentences?
Does your mind ever wander during a conversation?
Do you focus on the words being said and conveniently ignore the feelings that lurk below the words?
How often are you aware of the body language of your conversation partner?
Do you feel the need to find something to say during periods of silence in a conversation?