Dear Humans,

Good listeners know that other people have stories worth telling. And by listening, we might learn how their stories entwine with our own. But we have to really listen, not just wait until their mouths stop moving so we can start moving our own. 

You learn more with your ears than your mouth. But you really learn the most with your brain. We have to really think about what we’re told. But when our mouths are working, sometimes our brains stop.

So the best thing you can do when you’re listening is to pause. Really think about what a person said to you, and then respond. And the best response is usually a question.

Sincerely,

Mr. Curt