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Active Listening Pause

Habit Empathy
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Description
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In at least one conversation, pause for a second after the other person speaks before responding.

Purpose
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Shows that you’re absorbing their words; promotes deeper understanding.

Effort
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Low (in convo)

Example
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Let a friend finish their sentence, wait one second, and then answer. It prevents interrupting and allows reflection.

References
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Listening Well by William R. Miller

Empathy Habits - This article is part of a series.
Part 2: This Article