Communication Quote by Harmon okinyo
““It takes patience to listen. It takes skill to pretend you’re listening.””
About This Quote
Listening requires patience; pretending to listen is a skill but may be insincere.
In simple terms: Patience for listening; pretending may be fake.
Key Takeaway
Balance genuine listening and empathy.
Themes
communication
patience
listening
empathy
skill
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
Communication:1
Harmon-okinyo:0
Harmon-okinyo-quote:0
Listen:1
Listener:1
Listeners:0
Listening:1
Listening-quotes:0
Listening skills:1
Listening-to-inner-self:0
Listening to others:1
Patience:1
Patience and love:0
Patience-and-timing:0
Patience-moves-mountains:0
Patience quotes:0
Patient:1
Patient-in-life:0
Patient-problems:0
Patient-quotes:0
Patients:0
Pretending:1
Pretense:1
Pretty little liars:0
Pretend Listening:1
Takes Patience:0
Patience Listen:0
Skill Pretend:1
When to use this quote
- customer service
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
active listening
pretended listening
social skill
Questions to Reflect On
- When is pretended listening acceptable?
- How to develop real patience?
A Different Perspective
Pretending can erode trust.
