Thoughtful

 People may doubt what you say, but they will believe what you do.
Lewis Cass

Diffferent contexts and contingencies can make listening [seem] impossible or redundant. Sadly, many people are so self-important, or consider themselves so unimportant, that real or imagined inequities and power-positions preclude their willingness to speak or readiness to hear.

We (mis)interpret, mis-hear, interrupt, interfere, argue, discount, deny or dismiss and, in countless ways, prevent other people from finishing a sentence, developing an argument, exploring an idea or adequately expressing themselves.

We can hinder people simply by listening autobiographically! Crafty listening, at first, requires an effort of mindfulness, focus and self-awareness, whilst still paying attention and respect to others.

Think about it!