7.We all believe we listen well and yet many times we feel others are not listening to us.However,listening goes in both directions -- you may believe you are listening well,but how often have you completely forgotten what was said to you? (1)
◆ Make eye contact(交流). (2)
When people talk,they put out visual clues(視覺線索) that add to the conversation and meaning of their words. ◆ Stop talking. (3)
You can't listen,talk and at the same time completely receive the meaning of the other person's words. ◆ React without words. Let the other person know you are listening through physical reactions,such as head nods,smiles,frowns and eye contact. (4)
◆ (5)
Behave as an effective listener.The more you continue to behave as a listener,the more you will be an effective listener.
A.Act as a listener. B.Make eye contact with the person who is talking to you. C.There are a few ways to become a more effective(有效的) listener. D.Wait your turn and take in what has been said to you before you make a reply. E.These may also help to let the speaker know whether you are fully understanding his words.
28.A man walked into a restaurant.The restaurant advertised it had the (1)
menu in the world.The manager was very proud of being able to provide any dish,no matter how(2)
it was. At the bottom of the(3)
,there was a notice that said,"If you do not see the dish you need on this menu,please tell us and we will add it to the menu right away." The man(4)
the menu and decided to make sure if it was true.He would order(5)
that was very unusual. When a waiter came up to take his order,he said,"You say you can serve any dish,even if it's not on your longest menu in the world." "That is correct,sir.We are able to meet everyone's requirements." "Well,"the man said,"bring me a sandwich with two elephant ears.(6)
,not African." The waiter wrote down in his paper:Two Indian elephant ears on toast. "Very good,sir,"he said."That shouldn't(7)
long."The waiter walked away quickly. The man was very surprised and rather disappointed. Then he smiled (8)
the waiter returned with a very unhappy look on his face. "Ah!"the man said."You can't(9)
it to me,can you?" The waiter made an apology. "I'm very sorry,sir,and this is the(10)
embarrassing,"he said,"but I'm afraid we can't because we've run out of bread."