Asked by Alvin Sebastian on May 08, 2024

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Which of the following is a bad listening habit?

A) Making spontaneous judgments about others based on mannerisms
B) Observing the speaker and interpreting his or her nonverbal cues
C) Putting in much emotional and physical effort
D) Putting oneself in another person's shoes

Spontaneous Judgments

Immediate assessments or decisions made without premeditation or extended deliberation.

Nonverbal Cues

Forms of non-linguistic communications, such as body language, gestures, facial expressions, and tone of voice, that transmit messages without words.

Emotional Effort

The energy expended to manage one's emotions to fulfill job or social roles.

  • Gain insight into diverse auditory behaviors and their influence on dialogues.
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sharona mataeleMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Making spontaneous judgments about others based on mannerisms is a bad listening habit because it can lead to misunderstanding the speaker's message and can cause biases and assumptions without considering the full story. The other options are good listening habits as they involve paying attention to the speaker and trying to understand their perspective.