According to your book,criticism can be a barrier to listening unless you
A) accept all the speaker says rather than forming judgments about him or her.
B) are conscious of when the speaker's distracting mannerisms or appearance affect your listening.
C) form arguments against the speaker's points as you are listening.
D) simply tune out speakers that are boring or controversial.

Question

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Being conscious of when external factors, such as distracting mannerisms or appearance, affect our listening can help us overcome the barrier of criticism. By acknowledging these potential distractions, we can actively work to focus on the content of the speaker's message rather than being overly critical of their presentation. Options A, C, and D involve negative listening behaviors that can impede effective communication.

According to Your Book,criticism Can Be a Barrier to Listening