Filling out the context facilitates shared understanding. Drawbacks to Dialogic Listening Stewart and Thomas conclude by responding to common objections to their dialogic approach. One objection is that dialogic listening is too time consuming. The authors point out that this approach can be pursued in only half-again the time that poorer communication takes. Moreover, dialogic listening can lead to more efficient communication in future interactions.
Many people find that the increased quality in communication balances the additional time costs.
Dialogic listening can seem awkward and possibly manipulative to those who are unfamiliar with the approach. If you encounter this resistance, the authors suggest first that you re-examine you own motivations to make sure you aren't being manipulative or insincere. Otherwise, people can usually be put at ease with some brief explanation of your non-standard behavior. Finally, dialogic listening is very demanding. It requires a lot of effort and attention.