Do you consider yourself a good listener? First, identify which listening style you think you practice. Then describe the listening styles outlined in this chapter to a friend, family member, or classmate and ask that person what type of listening style he or she thinks you practice.

Finally, compare the two responses. Do they agree or disagree? Note: You can take this exercise a step further by asking more than one person what type of listening style you practice and then comparing all of the responses.