Do you Listen or Hear?

I would never do that. Er, what was that?

I would like to think that I have the ability to do both. Almost anyone can hear what is being said to them. Not everyone can listen unless it is in their heart and mind to do so. Listening is a quality that should never be in short supply if we really care about someone!

I try to listen, but sometimes my brain goes off on its own tangent and I don't even hear anymore! Not as bad as the roomie's mom, who, since the stroke if she hears a word that triggers a thought, she's off and talking about that instead of what is being told to her.

Hey, if he comes in on Monday, I'm sure he'd do more than pick up the appropriate forms...

Well said, Listening is with mind and hearing is with ears. People sometimes do not pay attention to what is being said. They just hear it like the one whom you were telling the bad news. Since I am in a profession where I have to listen and comprehend things, I have developed a habit of listening. I listen whatever I hear, I can't help it.

I think in the day of digital communication, listening skills have really diminished a lot. I hope that I won't make an error like that, it must have been embarrassing for her and you.

I do occasionally get flummoxed over the topic because I'm preoccupied with something else. More than once my kids have, mainly my daughter, told me to get a hearing aid. But, it's because I'm distracted more than anything. But, isn't that what HR personnel files are for? Did you ask her if you should have the undertaker stop by on the way to the cemetery?

Often we listen but we do not hear. I try to listen closely so I know what is being said. I have been so ticked off from people not really hearing what I'm saying so often that I try not to make the same mistake. Often I've had to redirect their attention by just saying to them that they are not listening to me. This then makes them get all defensive and they start thinking of what they're going to say next that they then really do not listen any closer. It's an exercise in futility.

I try to listen but sometimes we're just to busy that we just can't pick up everything. Although, I try my best to listen to others, especially if it's important.

I'll be honest, I try to listen. However, there are many things that tend to work out better in theory and really a little bit different in reality. Still I know right now, that there are times where I need to listen, really listen, because there could be information that I need to know. Granted, I think that some people that I know would be better off to get the point. Still it is important to try to really listen to everything. It is also important to communicate information clearly as well, as when both parties are working together, understanding each other, than many communications are going to go more smoothly. Still I have to try and do my part in listening, even when there are times where I am struggling to do so and after a lot of rambling, I have to pull my wandering mind back to reality. Still listen, you might need information.

LOL too funny. Sounds like someone was not listening. Although I do not need a hearing aid at times you would think I do. I guess being a mother of two has it' advantages. LOL

i've always been the sit back, watch and listen type. i'm not what people would call shy but i stop, watch and listen more than i do the talking i'm definitely not a talker. most definitely a listner. where my friends always come to me. i'll listen to them, and give my advice. but i think everybody has been in a situation as such at least once where your mind is some where else. it happens.

She wasn't paying attention at all, or maybe she just had a slip of the tongue! Sometimes when people are too engrossed in something they tend not to hear the main facts and just continue with what they are doing. Maybe she was just too caught up with processing the form that she has forgotten the most important detail.

I usually try to be polite and when somebody talks to me make an effort and focus on what that person says even if I'm tired and don't really feel like listening,but it happens sometimes that I simplyb hear the other person's words while my mind wanders to distant or fantastic places;it happens to everyone,I guess;the important thing for me is not to let it show and try to keep the appearance that I'm a careful and serious listener because I just don't want other people to feel offended.

usualy I have a passive ear but people listen to new people mostly not people they know because they know what to expect and if there is boredom there wont be anyone listening.

So, what did she do when she realized what she'd said? LOL That happened to my father once, when Mom said something about my sister nearly falling into a neighbour's pond. He was watching something and muttered "oh, that's nice." I think she whacked him!! As for me, I am mildly Autistic (aspergers) and tend to take everything literally, so I HAVE TO LISTEN to make sure I've gotten the correct message. I have no tolerance for people who don't.

i have to make myself listen more. i am intent on getting my point across that sometimes i don't really hear the other person. i also may have alot on my mind and not really hear the other person. i am quick to speak but i have to work on really listening.

I try to listen but sometimes we're just to busy that we just can't pick up everything. Although, I try my best to listen to others, especially if it's important.

I try to listen and pay attention to what others are saying when they talk to me. At times though it can be difficult to focus when there may be so much going on around you, or just in your life. It's important though to be attentive when others are talking to me so that I don't seem inconsiderate or that I'm not paying attention.