8 listening questions

For personal / provocative

  1. 1

    What is a story from before we met that you have told me more than once, and why does it matter to you?

  2. 2

    When did you last feel really listened to by me?

  3. 3

    Which of these do I do when you are talking?

    • Listen properly
    • Wait to speak
    • Solve it
    • Look at my phone
    • Depends on the topic
  4. 4

    What do you say that I never seem to hear?

  5. 5

    What do you wish you could say to me once, and have it stick?

  6. 6

    What have I said that you have kept, word for word?

  7. 7

    What do you need to say that you have been waiting to be asked?

  8. 8

    How can I tell when you want advice and when you want to be heard?

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