One can be an active listener by paying close attention and asking relevant questions through politeness. That person could also take notes.
In an informal setting, such as when talking to a friend, nothing should distract you, and you shouldn't wave away anything that person has said lackadaisically.
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I didn't completely understand the question, but here
In a formal setting we need to listen carefully analyze the situation and then speak our minds. Where else in a informal setting we can in carpet in between and can speak our minds. Hope that helps and help me too with one of my questions plzzz it’s due in 1 hour! :,(