Question
Which best describes the communication strategy of "seeking to understand"? Avoiding a focus on "right vs. wrong" and listening instead Encouraging others to express genuine thoughts and feelings Negotiating needs and meeting someone else halfway Repeating back what you've been told to confirm the message
Answer
Avoiding a focus on 'right vs. wrong' and listening instead
- Q: What is meant by the communication strategy of 'seeking to understand'? A: Seeking to understand is a communication strategy that involves actively listening to the speaker with an open mind, without judging or interrupting them.
- Q: What are the characteristics of 'seeking to understand'? A: The characteristics of 'seeking to understand' include avoiding a focus on 'right vs. wrong' and listening instead, encouraging others to express genuine thoughts and feelings, negotiating needs and meeting someone else halfway, and repeating back what you've been told to confirm the message.