Listening

I was sitting in my chemistry class pondering what should I talk about in my blog. I turned over to my friend Lauren and asked, "What should I say in my blog?" She said," Hmmm oh can you repeat that again I wasn't listening." Typical she never listens no one seems to listen well any more now a days. Hey blog topic maybe, yes, people today are all talk talk talk. Yet, people need to shut up and listen. I was asking Lauren for help as others probably ask there friends for help too, and the thing that makes it even worse is when they can't even pay attention to you. A person talks to be heard. They want people to listen to what they have to say, and be able to give their advice as well. It feels awful to be ignored while talking or trying to make a point. Now I'm not saying you have to just nod your head yes and keep your mouth shut when listening to someone. Ask questions about what they are saying, make eye contact, and just stay involved with the conversation. Also being a good listener is knowing when someone is just coming to you to talk. They are there to vent to you and probably don't want to hear any comments. They feel comfort just by the presence of someone, and just want to express what they feel right now. So, we are a nation that needs to put a sock in it and learn to listen.