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Since we live in such a media-influenced society, what would be some steps that we could all use in order to reduce one's distractions and apply active listening more effectively to others?

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There are many tactics one can use to reduce distractions and apply active listening more effectively to others. One of the main tactics is to turn off distracting devices. At the very minimum, the sound should be shut off, but to truly give another one's undivided attention, one must be disengaged from ...

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