Selective listening causes us to miss out on an opportunity to strengthen relationships. People listen about five to ten times as fast as they speak. So, while you are talking, the other person is listening with only a fraction of the capacity for attention. Some of the strongest relationship building is done through listening. Not because the person tells you anything, but because they listen.
Interruptions are only to ask a question of clarification.
Listening strengthens the relationship between folks by conveying messages of caring and respect. Strong families increase their understanding of each other by being good active listeners. Out - An important technique of good communication is checking the meaning of messages which are not clear. Mind rape is assuming you know what another is thinking without checking it out. Indirect communication is hinting instead of saying what is really meant.