ACTIVE LISTENING is the ability to listen to the other person with complete attention and empathy.
People who are good listeners are more appreciated among their friends. They show helpfulness and closeness and generate trust and security feelings in their friends.
On the other hand, people who are not good listeners tend to cause more rejection among their friends. These people show distance and generate unpleasant feelings such as sadness, anger…
Below there are the major differences between the two types of listening.
Engagement:
Attention:
Feedback:
Understanding:
Communication Dynamics:
Purpose:
Overall, active listening involves active engagement, attention, feedback, and understanding, while passive listening is more about simply receiving information without active participation or engagement with the speaker. Both listening styles have their place depending on the context and communication goals. However, active listening is generally considered more effective for building rapport, understanding, and meaningful communication. |