Recently a thought occurred to me that regardless of age, one of the most important aspects of communication is listening. Whether someone is 2 - 10 - 30 -50 -80 - or, listening is one of the most important and often not thought of skills within the art of communication.
If a question is asked, clarification may be needed. Sometimes, and often, the person asking the question is not asking for the information that the listener believes is needed to answer the question.
Some questions are so simplistic and/or broad. Ask a question in return such as, "Could you be more specific? Or, simply say -- interesting question, why do you ask?
Especially talking with children when uncertain how much information to provide. Many times the person asking the question may not be asking for reasons the listener believes are true.
Take steps to not prejudge or determine "why" until know more clearly and understand what is being asked.
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2 comments:
Hi Susan--this is Jason,Marybeth and Nate our father Michael Jacobs gave us your blog and first off you are a brilliant writer and your friend a a remarkable photographer. We have been reading your blog now for a few months now.
We have shared it with some friends of ours as well as you trully are a blessing from God.
Also all of us as well as Matt and Jill want to say we are looking so forward to meeting you as our father is so very happy and in love with you. I was looking for your email address i guess i missed seeing it to send this to you that way. Also Nate is so excited has not stopped talking about you and asking when gama is coming.
Wanted to take a moment to share with you and welcome you to our family.
We have been reading your older post as well and love each one of them. Your an inspiration to all your readers.
Keep it up and see you soon
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