Invitation to Insight

Survey several people with various careers to gather their opinions. Ask them to answer the following questions and to provide an example to support their answer.

a$.$ Who do you think is more responsible for effective communication, the speaker or the listener?

b$.$ Would you say listening is easier or harder than speaking?

c$.$ Which do you think has more advantagesspeaking or listening?

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d$.$ Do you think listening is a natural ability, or would it be a good idea to take classes in listening?

e$.$ How does listening differ in face$-$to$-$face and virtual contexts?

In a small group, compare your respondents' answers with other classmates' results. With your group, create an explanation you could give to people who believe those faulty assumptions about listening, as identified in your text.