可可Radio第306期:做个好的倾听者-重复,不要反驳(6)
日期:2013-10-25 09:00
(单词翻译:单击)
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how to be a good listener
做个好的倾听者
Repeat, Don't Refute
重复,不要反驳
When someone is telling you their story, they aren't looking for you to interrupt with analysis or suggestions.
当有人向你讲述他们的故事时,他们不希望你打断他,作分析、提建议。
Hear them out. Repeat back to them what you heard. You can put on your "fix it" hat later.
听他们说完,重复你听到的内容,最后你可以作补充。
Only if asked!
只是在对方要求你的情况下。
【知识点津】
refute vt.驳斥,驳倒; 否认真实性
例句:
It was the kind of rumour that it is impossible to refute.
这是那种让人根本没法批驳的谣言。
analysis n.分析,分解; 梗概,要略; [数]解析; 验定
例句:
The book is an analysis of poverty and its causes.
这本书分析了贫困及其原因。
hear out 听完
例句:
She needed him to hear her out and render advice.
她需要他把话听完并提出建议。
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