Which of the following best defines people-oriented listeners?
A)They focus on the feelings their conversational partners may have about what they are saying.
B)They focus on the ultimate point a speaker is trying to make.
C)They focus on and evaluate the facts and evidence.
D)They prefer brief and hurried conversations and often use nonverbal and verbal cues to signal that their partner needs to be more concise.

Question

Which of the following best defines people-oriented listeners? 
A)They focus on the feelings their conversational partners may have about what they are saying.
B)They focus on the ultimate point a speaker is trying to make.
C)They focus on and evaluate the facts and evidence.
D)They prefer brief and hurried conversations and often use nonverbal and verbal cues to signal that their partner needs to be more concise.

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People-oriented listeners focus on the feelings and emotions of the speaker, rather than just the factual information or the ultimate point being made. They pay attention to the tone, body language, and other non-verbal cues of the speaker, to better understand their emotions and feelings.

Which of the Following Best Defines People-Oriented Listeners