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• Gestures: Gestures enhance active listening by showing engagement and understanding. Nodding signals agreement,
hand movements express interest, and facial expressions convey emotions. For example, nodding while a speaker
talks encourages them to continue, while an open posture shows attentiveness. Proper use of gestures creates a
supportive and interactive communication environment.

• Avoiding distractions: You must first identify the sources of your diversions. To listen properly, you must physically
remove all distractions. Reduce the ringtone on your mobile or turn it off while attending a meeting or listening to
someone to avoid distraction. Another example is that you should avoid regularly checking your Instagram/Whatsapp
messages.

• Providing feedback: Feedback can be either positive or negative. However, in both circumstances, one must be
respectful so that the person receiving the input doesn’t get hurt or insulted.
• Clarify and Ask Questions: If something is unclear, ask open-ended questions to gain a better understanding.

• Provide Thoughtful Responses: Respond in a way that acknowledges the speaker’s perspective and adds value to
the discussion.

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