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John MacDonald while emphasizing the importance of the listening to people, thus, tells of his friend Meyer,

 

'Who acquires people as easily as a hairy dog picks up bones. He smiles and listens carefully, and the little blue eyes gleam with good humor, and personal interest. He says the right thing at the right time and surprising often the random stranger tells him things he would not tell a blood relative or a psychiatrist. No bore, no matter how classic, ever manages to bore Meyer. It is a great talent, to be forever interested in everyone. As Mizner once said, 'a good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a white he knows something. When we listen to people, they begin to like us - they begin to move closer to us. To be successful here, however, we must observe certain things:

 

§         Do not grab the conversation

§         Do not overtalk

§         Do not interrupt

§         Do not criticize

§         Do not argue

 

You simply focus attention on the other person as an act of caring and concern. When you listen to any two persons talking, usually each is concerned about his own ideas, feelings. To get along with people, give up your pre-occupation with yourself - living in your own world - and pay total attention to the other person.

 

When I was attending the marriage reception of my friend's daughter recently. I had an interesting encounter with a well-known Professor from Indian Institute of Management. My initial remarks about wedding, reception could barely elicit an audible nod. To break the ice, I said "professor, I have gone through your latest title on Managerial Excellence recently. It is one of the best on the subject, written by an Indian - keeping the Indian corporate experiences in the background." He turned to me immediately, his eyes glowing with interest and said " I must thank you for complimenting my work, let me tell you more about how my initial ideas got crystallized in the form of a book." For the next 90 minutes he regaled with all the multi-farious details of his writing skills. Though this was a bit unbearable for me, I was genuinely interested in him. When the reception came to an end, the professor thanked me profusely for being such a wonderful conversationalist! All I had done was to make a brief comment about his writing abilities. When you show concern, listen patiently and fully, you would certainty leave a mesmerizing impact on the other person! You would be remembered for a long long time! Next encounter, you would meet as close friends, not as one-time strange acquaintances.

 

 

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