How do you respond when you talk with your family? Aren’t you listening inattentively or putting off a conversation with an excuse that you are busy? Having a conversation with your family is important to understand each other. This also becomes the foundation for a harmonious family.
If you respond enthusiastically while conversing with them, you’ll have a more joyful conversation. Showing your interest and respect will please the speaker. Thinking you are empathizing with him/her, the speaker will open up. Of course, love will overflow during the conversation. This month, listen to your family and respond to them actively!
- Tip
- Listen attentively when someone is speaking.
- Try to understand the speaker’s feelings by saying, “Yes,” “I see,” or “You’re right.”
- Ask questions with curiosity like “You did?” “And?” or “For example?”
- Express admiration like “Wow,” “That’s great!” or “Interesting!”
- Make eye contact with the speaker.
- Make your facial expression match your response.
- Make a gesture such as a thumb-up or clapping.
- Agree but do not interrupt the speaker’s words.