After completing your diary, record your conclusions by answering the following questions:

Based on your observations, what styles of effective listening do you use most often? In what situations do you use each of these styles? $($Consider the people involved, the time, subject, and your personal mood when determining situational variables.$)$ What are the consequences of using the listening styles you just described?

Based on your observations, what styles of ineffective listening do you use most often? In what situations do you use each of these styles? $($Consider the people involved, the time, subject, and your personal mood when determining situational variables.$)$ What are the consequences of using the listening styles you just described?

Overall, how might you increase your listening effectiveness? Which styles should you avoid using? Which styles should you use more often? Explain your answers with clear examples.