Question

Tell in about fifty words what listening styles you might use and why for the situation of listening to a friend tell you about a problem. As you do this activity, remember that what is most important is your thinking process and the goal you want to achieve in listening to your friend.

Answer 1

Answer: empathetic and critical

When listening to a friend it is important to understand and listen to each other. In this case I'd use empathetic and critical listening. I'd use these styles of listening to the best of my abilities so that my friend feels as if they are in a safe space where they do not feel judged and feel they can just vent to me about their problem(s). After this I'd give them my opinion on what I feel they should do so they head in the right direction instead of crashing and making things worse.

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Answer 2

Answer: Understanding and nonjudgmental.

Explanation: if I were listening to a Friend who had a problem and was telling me, I'd want her to know that her problems and maybe secrets where safe with me and I would also have here know that I wouldn't judge her or her choices.

This would make her more relaxed and open. The aim of listening to her problems should not be just to listen but to try and offer a solution. So while she speaks, it would be nice to listen attentively and objectively so that at the end of the conversation, I could offer a solution.