listening skills test

Listening Skills Test
Despite the fact that humans are born with two ears and one mouth, we still tend to talk more often than we listen. Our ability to listen - to truly process what's being said - is taken for granted. Many would argue that listening is by far one of the most important skills we can possess, and rather than strive to be great speakers, we're better off striving to be exceptional listeners. Think about how many miscommunications and problems could have been prevented if the people involved had been better listeners - in history and in your own life! Active listening is crucial for good communication.
Snapshot Report
Mental Attentiveness
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You responses indicate that your mental attentiveness is generally good, but needs to be improved. During conversations, you sometimes have difficulty fully attending to a speaker, and may occasionally find your mind wandering. Good listeners will try to find at least one thing remotely interesting about a dull topic instead of zoning out or simply pretending to be interested. They also know how to keep their focus centered on the speaker, no matter how strong the temptation to daydream. Keep in mind that if you are not fully attuned to a conversation, you may end up missing out on a lot of important information, which, in some cases, can have rather embarrassing results!