Which is an active-listening technique?
AMaintaining eye contact
BInterrupting the speaker
CFinishing speaker's lines
DGlancing at the phone
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Maintaining eye contact
1. Active-listening techniques include maintaining eye contact.
2. They also include minimising distractions and seeking clarification when necessary.
3. Interrupting, finishing lines and glancing at the phone are distractions or barriers.
**Why not the others:** Interrupting the speaker, finishing the speaker's lines and glancing at the phone are barriers to active listening.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Active listening", section "Techniques of active listening" (revision 1373877374)_
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