Part 1: Listening As a listener, I assess myself through response to other situations and information correctly, probably by giving a positive response to the speaker

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Part 1: Listening

As a listener, I assess myself through response to other situations and information correctly, probably by giving a positive response to the speaker. I have many strengths, including putting myself in a person's position before giving my opinion. I don't interrupt or turn take on anyone while talking to me. I focus on the person taking and never have pre-formed opinion that aid my response. I ask insightful questions where I need clarity of ideas on information and decipher the speaker’s tone, context, and point of view.

My weakness in the listening process includes maintaining eye contact from the start of communication to the end. Consoling a person in a situation that needs material assistance that I cannot afford distracts my listening process. These strengths and weaknesses affect my interpersonal relationship. I may be an active listener or a passive listener depending on my speaker's situations, especially when the speaker explains scenarios where I have no idea of giving my opinion. A situation where my sincere positive or negative sentiments will affect the speaker's moods negatively. I may not wish to be the co-author of my speaker's misfortunes in such a situation. This affects my relationship with people.

Part 2: Scenario Responses to My Friend.

1. Clarity

“Oh, dear! Have you failed in any of your classes before? If yes, did they act this way when you had your previous boyfriend?”

2. Expressing Support

“Don’t feel miserable and hopeless at anytime; if you ever need someone to talk to or comfort you at those low moments, then count on me; I will always support you without a second thought.”

3. Sharing feelings/empathy

“I understand how you feel and how disgusting it is to be in such a situation, especially when you love your parents and boyfriend the way you do. If I were in your position, I would have felt the same. I am glad we've met, and we can discuss a way forward”.

4. Paraphrasing

“Oh, dear! Have you failed in any of your classes before? If you had, did they behave this way when you had your previous boyfriend? Don’t ever feel hopeless and miserableanytime; I will always be there for you. If you need someone for comfort or to talk to, count on my support. I understand how it feels to be in such a situation, especially when you love your parents and the boyfriend. If I were in your position today, I would feel the same but, I am glad we've met, and we can chat on the way forward.”