Do you want to let the other person know that you are listening? Have you always felt that when you are trying to be present for the person that you are really not connecting with them? Have you ever thought that you could be more effective at connecting with someone else when you let them know that you are listening? Have you been wondering why this feeling never seems to go away? If so then there are a few reasons why you need to let people know that you are listening.
First, you have to let the other person know that you are interested in what they have to say. You do not want to waste your time or effort by speaking for yourself or responding to their questions with, "I don't think that would be good." This will never get you anywhere. When you begin a conversation you want to make sure that you are truly involved with the other person and that they feel connected to you as well.