Listening Obstacles and Strategies by Sue Brundege https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies Brainstorm obstacles to listening, as well as strategies to overcome these obstacles. en-us 2020-05-21 22:46:38 UTC 2025-09-26 11:33:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/555938020/850b8c8156f62d41828773dc1b24d668/talking.png Cultural Differences brundege https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593089514 Ask questions to clarify meaning.]]> 2021-06-08 14:46:19 UTC https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593089514 Noisy Environment brundege https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593090833 Move to someplace quieter or defer the conversation.]]> 2021-06-08 14:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593090833 Disagreeing with other person brundege https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593092211 Listen at multiple levels to find common ground.]]> 2021-06-08 14:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593092211 Shy Around Peers https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593395296 Try a few icebreakers]]> 2021-06-08 16:28:09 UTC https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593395296 Getting distracted by social media (especially on Zoom) https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593396991 Limit access to phone, use airplane,  turn off phone. ]]> 2021-06-08 16:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593396991 Internal distractions https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593398184 Make efforts to engage in things that help increase focus]]> 2021-06-08 16:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593398184 Distracted by your own thoughts https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593398223 Practice mindfulness.

Try to focus on aspects of the conversation - tone, emotions, etc. to remain engaged in the conversation.]]> 2021-06-08 16:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593398223 Language Barrier https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593400006 If two individuals have different primary languages, it will be tough to effectively listen]]> 2021-06-08 16:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593400006 Feeling sick https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593404047 Be upfront with the person that we are communicating with.
~I don't feel well
~Can we revisit this topic later?]]> 2021-06-08 16:31:09 UTC https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593404047 Busy https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593405187 Make time to sit down with someone and listen to what they have to say]]> 2021-06-08 16:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593405187 Bad internet/cutting out when speaking https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593406215 Have someone else speak, use email, upgrade internet (?), meet in person

]]> 2021-06-08 16:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593406215 Different Backgrounds https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593407556 Doing research, try to see connections between you and the other person and see that as an opportunity for growth. ]]> 2021-06-08 16:32:28 UTC https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593407556 Not similar interests https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593408142 TRY to listen. Ask for clarity for things you don't understand ]]> 2021-06-08 16:32:40 UTC https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593408142 Inequity https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593411372 Maybe everyone doesn't have the money or technology to talk on places like Zoom]]> 2021-06-08 16:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593411372 You don't know enough about the topic https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593413947 As a listener, ask questions.

As a speaker, be aware of your topic - does this listener care? You may be extremely passionate about a topic, but it may be hard for someone to follow.

]]> 2021-06-08 16:34:49 UTC https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593413947 The conversation is one-sided https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593430941 A lecturer in class who doesn't engage, or friends that like to talk.

~Interrupt! As questions!]]> 2021-06-08 16:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/brundege/ListeningObstaclesStrategies/wish/1593430941