When Devin asks if you like his new outfit and you, realizing Devin is seeking a positive affirmation on his change of style, reply with, "yeah! it looks great!" You are exemplifying depth listening.
Depth listening refers to a form of listening where the one who receive the message pay a lot of attention to find the underlying meaning of the message. From the example above, you relize that the underlying meaning of devin's question is to seek acceptance, and you deliver an answer to address that need.
A secular state is an idea pertaining to secularity, whereby a state is or purports to be officially neutral in matters of religion, supporting neither religion nor irreligion.
