Guess what -it is General Election Time. Now that St Patrick is put to bed for another year, the party canvassing will start fast and furiously. If you are not disconnecting your doorbell, here are a few hints on how to be a good LISTENER. Listening is not a skill that is often practiced, but it is worth cultivating. The following are a few hints.
Tune out all distractions.
Focus on who your are listening to. Not what you might answer.
Watch the speaker’s eyes and body language. They all communicate different things, often more accurate than words being said.
Notice a person’s tone of voice, mannerisms, manner of speaking, and habits.
Keep quiet and let the other person talk.
In a conversation respond with questions, gestures, and word that demonstrate that you are listening
On Thursday next, at the Hibernian Hotel Mallow, Speakeasy Toastmaster have a great programme lined up. Last Meeting was a Contest Meeting, this week we are back to business as usual. We will have the kettle boiling and our chief cook and bottle washer is making an apple tart for the break I think. Promises, Promises they will be in the air from now on, so I am joining the bandwagon. So do come along and see for your self what a great bunch of people we are. We will meet you and greet you, and make you ‘one of our own’. Guest please note you will not be asked to speak unless you wish to. Come along at 7.50 for an 8.00 pm meeting.Log on to our up to date web site www.speakeasytoastmasters.com for further details.
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