An Effective Listener Should Go Easy on Arguments and Criticism

question 25

Multiple Choice

An effective listener should go easy on arguments and criticism because being critical ________.

• A)reduces the importance of the conversation
• B)is a symptom of unreceptive communication
• C)puts the speaker on the defensive
• D)creates a permissive environment for the speaker
• E)is a sign of distraction

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