Question

When you listen to someone speaking, what are some of the ways in which the speaker’s emotions may be betrayed?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

There is an inverse relationship between listening and upset emotions. The more upset you become, the harder it gets to listen to someone: strong negative emotions like anger, self-pity or sadness turn our focus inward, removing it from the process of listening, which requires full attention to be effective. And if someone is upset, really listening to them will almost always calm them down.

If you want to defuse an argument, the best way is to stop speaking and start listening. This is worth knowing because we all experience strong emotions sometimes.

Negative emotions such as sadness, anger, or personal dislike filter what you hear so that it matches your mood. They can even distract you from listening at all. Other people may read or sense your state and censor themselves, or struggle to communicate.

At the same time, good feelings can generate carelessness: being optimistic, excited or liking a speaker can make you go along with whatever you hear. You may lose focus, neglect details, or stop thinking analytically. In short, you may stop listening effectively.

Even staying neutral can descend into apathy and partial listening. When you stop putting energy into listening, you no longer do it attentively.