How to Be a Good Listener?

How to Be a Good Listener

 To be a good listener, you have to pay attention to the following things:
 Listen carefully to what the speaker is saying.
 Show your attention to the speaker.
 Give the appropriate response to what the speaker said.
To start conversation, you can greet the person by saying
 Hi, how are you doing?
 Hallo, how are you?
In the conversation, the person might tell you some information or his/her problem. Here are some expressions you can use to show your attention:
1. Positive responses
 I see.
 Well, it’s nice.
 That’s interesting.
 I’m glad to hear that.

2. Negative responses
 Oh, what a pity.
 How terrible.
 I’m sorry to hear that.
 That’s too bad.

In the end of the conversation, close it by saying:
 Thank you for listening.
 Thanks for your suggestion.
 Good luck.
 See you.
 We’ll talk again later.

Example dialog:
Indra : Excuse me, Mr. Budi. I’d like to take a few days off.
Mr. Budi : Why? What’s the matter, Indra?
Indra : Well, my father is ill. He is going to have an operation.
Mr. Budi : Oh, dear. I’m sorry to hear that. How long will you be away?
Indra : I hope to be back next Monday.
Mr. Budi : That’s alright, Indra. And I hope your father gets better soon.
Indra : Thank you, Mr. Budi.
Mr. Budi : Never mind.