The only way to entertain some folks is to listen to them.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Some people feel most appreciated when they are heard rather than entertained.
- In plain terms
- The best way to please some people is just to listen to them talk.
- What can you take from it?
- Listening can be the best form of entertainment for some.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How often do you truly listen?
- Do you speak to be heard or to understand?
Another view
Listening without engaging can feel passive or disinterested to others.
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