I got better at listening, and more curious in general. I've met a lot of strangers recently as I am travelling. I sometimes sit with people for hours, learn everything about their lives, and never get to say what I do for a living. Never a single "and you?"
I notice it happening at home too. Sometimes you'll talk with a friend for 30+ minutes, then think "I'm fine too, thanks for asking".
I was lucky to meet good listeners early on and learn from them. I wish more people's first partner told them "you should return the question sometimes".
I notice it happening at home too. Sometimes you'll talk with a friend for 30+ minutes, then think "I'm fine too, thanks for asking".
I was lucky to meet good listeners early on and learn from them. I wish more people's first partner told them "you should return the question sometimes".