倾听

Tips on creating an experience where you both feel heard.

As a radio host, Celeste Headlee has engaged in more than her fair share of discussions, and she has thought a lot about ways to bring out the best in a conversational counterpart. One thing she likes to say — a good conversation is like a game of catch. Huh? She explains.

You don’t. And you’re also steering the focus away from someone who probably just wants to be heard. Here’s how to be a more considerate conversation partner, says radio host and writer Celeste Headlee.

While often well-intentioned, attempting to solve your partner’s problems may create a larger issue.

Many people think they are good listeners, but listening well is a skill that takes effort and practice. Listening is a powerful way to extend ourselves to others with love.

研究表明，只有5%的对话让人感到真正被倾听。倾听不仅是一种礼貌，更是连接他人、影响他人的古老而有效的方式。从改变肯尼亚FGM陋习，到帮助极端分子走出仇恨，再到医学、婚姻等领域的研究成果，倾听被证明是改善人际关系与推动社会变革的强大策略。