ASKING QUESTIONS.  The fourth of five ways to help develop ones listening skills is ASKING QUESTIONS.  It is normal during a conversation to ask a question have a comment or ask for clarification.  Be sure you are still listening.  This is about improving your listening skill level.  If you are inclined during a conversation to ask a family member, partner, spouse, child, friend or a new acquaintance a question than be aware a pertinent question will add to the conversation and most will be appreciative.   But do not be like a reporter with to many questions comments or taking over the conversation.  You might have good intentions but what works better is the open-ended question, “tell me”, “what does your intuition say” or “when you look at this what are your thoughts”.  This is taking interest in the conversation and who is talking.  This is actually showing favor and respect.  If you do not understand ask for clarification.  Those involved will be the better for it because of the need for clarification specific examples will add to the conversation.  But do not be a reporter with way to many questions and thoughts.  Asking a question or two is good.  Remember we are improving our listening skills.  If we can master this skill of listening our conversations will reach a higher level of potential.  Xoxo’s