* An old saying tells us that if you are a good a good listener, everywhere you go, people will lke you; and after a while, you'll learn something.
So you can clearly understand what the task is a hand.
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You might recall that several years ago on TV there was a public service announcement that talked about the importance of listening skills. The PSA differentiated between hearing, which is merely a physical ability, and listening, which is actually a skill. By being able to listen, we are able to effectively make sense of what another person is saying.
It greatly enhances our understanding and our overall abilities in life. It can also be vital in determining such vital perks as career promotion and generally opening doors that might otherwise not open to us.
Back in the year 1991, the United States Department of Labor released a report called the Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills. This report