I pretend to listen:.what more does she want?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker admits to feigning attention and questions what more is expected from them in a conversation.
- In plain terms
- I pretend to listen, but I don't know what else she wants from me.
- What can you take from it?
- Active listening requires more than just pretending to pay attention.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does good listening look like to you?
- How can you show you care without words?
Another view
Pretending to listen might work temporarily but fails long term.
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