"When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser(s)" refers to certain people's tendency to turn the biterness and humiliation of losing an argument into personal attacks against the debate opponent and their image.
To <em>slander</em> means to defame, to say false things about someone in an attempt to damage their reputation.
This statement is often attibuted to Greek philosopher Socrates, but there isn't any evidence supporting the fact that he originated the phrase, so it would be best to avoid quoting Socrates in this case, especially in school assignments.
The process of informational listening<span> focuses on the ability of an individual to understand a speaker's message. It is a huge part of everyday life, and failing to understand the concept of </span>informational listening can be very detrimental to one's quality of life and to their contribution to society. Critical listening<span> is a form of </span>listening<span> that if usually not mentioned, since it involves analysis, </span>critical<span> thinking and judgment. Making judgments during </span>listening<span> is often considered as a barrier to understand a person, and there's a lot of truth in that. ... You </span>listen<span>, AND you evaluate. </span>
