Communication is an important part of any relationship. Many of us are to share our experiences or emotions with our friends. But when it's our turn to lend a(n) ,we soon become bored or are short of idea on how to _ and offer advice.
That's because of what researchers call "listener burnout(倦怠)”.A friend might talk to us ,often complaining about the same problems. When we offer quick advice to the situation, we may be unconsciously trying to 0urselves from bumout. However, good listeners their natural tendency to solve the other's problems hurriedly and to keep the conversation brief.
To be a good__ ,you need to use "active listening". It starts with the real _ to help others and think through their feelings. Don't things. You can start by putting your phone__ and sitting close to your friend. Let your facial expressions 一what he or she is saying.__ you are able to fully understand,acknowledge the other person's by reflecting them back:"That must be really hard for you.”Use words or even sounds such as“yes”, "right”,and"hmm"”to the other person to continue.
0f course,a. can be extremely hard if the other person is too critical.But don't get defensive. Effective listeners don't negative criticism.Instead,they listen and understand what the person ls trying to convey responding.
A.afraid B.hesitant C.shy D.eager
A.shoulder B.hand C.ear D.eye
A.respond B.explain C.argue D.quit
A.aimlessly B.endlessly C.deliberately D.cautiously
A.difficult B.old C.acute D.sensitive
A.fix B.discuss C.create D.describe
A.forgive B.protect C.discourage D.prevent
A.follow B.display C.form D.overcome
A.reader B.partner C.listener D.speaker
A.demand B.habit C.desire D.ability
A.skip B.rush C.overlook D.postpone
A.away B.off C.out D.up
A.record B.restrict C.reflect D.replace
A.Whether B.Since C.While D.If
A.suggestions B.purposes C.responses D.feelings
A.big B.tough C.strong D.shone
A.force B.remind C.encourage D.convince
A.conversation B.suggestion C.problem D.lecture
A.give up B.make up C.leave out D.block out
A.after B.before C.while D.once