Listening Blocks

Question 1

I make assumptions about what someone will say before they have said it.

Answer 1

Mind reading

Question 2

I prepare what I am going to say before the other person has finished speaking

Answer 2

Rehearsing

Question 3

I have selective attention when listening, and only hear certain types of information.

Answer 3

Filtering.

Question 4

I hold certain opinions about the other person while listening to them.

Answer 4

Judging.

Question 5

I tell others how to fix their problem.

Answer 5

Advising.

Question 6

I am argumentative, trying to convince the other person that my position is better.

Answer 6

Sparring.

Question 7

My main focus is on being right, and I cannot permit myself to be wrong or take in other opinions.

Answer 7

Being right.

Question 8

I go off track while speaking to someone, changing topics, making jokes and interrupting.

Answer 8

Derailing.

Question 9

I agree too quickly and too much, which indicates I have not properly listened.

Answer 9

Placating.

Question 10

I spend listening trying to work out whether the other person is smarter/better than me.

Answer 10

Comparing.

Question 11

I spend conversations linking other people’s experiences to my own.

Answer 11

Identifying.

Question 12

I am reminded of other memories while listening and drift from the conversation.

Answer 12

Daydreaming.