In this exercise, use active listening techniques in discussion with your mother, father, sibling, or friend to learn more about them. It can start by simply asking them to talk for a few minutes, and then asking them what they can tell you about them that you dont already know. Make an appointment with them, and set aside 30 minutes.

Use these active listening techniques to draw them out and get more detail, and better understanding.

1. Listen/Supportive listening cues
2. Paraphrase
3. Ask questions
4. Express understanding
5. Summarize (often this includes a Next Step, but not in this case.)

You want to accomplish two things.

1. Practice the techniques
2. Learn something interesting

When youre done, please explain your findings in one to three paragraphs