Listening Examples Which of the following demonstrates listening? Scenario 1: I tell my husband about something that happened at work. He is on his phone, watching YouTube videos. He doesn’t say anything while I talk. I assume he’s not really listening. Yet when I’m done he asks good questions that …

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My kids say I have the “mom look.” I’m guessing you probably do, too. It’s the look that says, “I know you’re up to something and you’re not getting away with it!” The look is made up of eye contact, facial expressions, and more – all forms of nonverbal communication. …

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Sometimes we have to ask clarifying questions. For instance, I was having a problem at the house the other night. My husband was at work, so I needed to text him about it. He gave me a brief answer. I was confused. I thought I knew what he meant, but …

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