Which of the Following is NOT a Characteristic of Mindful

Question

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mindful listening?
A) ability to eliminate the noisy barriers
B) eliminating compassion and empathy
C) desire to get the whole message
D) willingness to place your agenda lower on the priority list than the speaker's

Accepted Answer

Mindful listening involves being fully present and engaged with the speaker, which includes showing compassion and empathy towards them. Eliminating these qualities would be counterproductive to effective mindful listening. Hence, option B is not a characteristic of mindful listening.