Quiz · Listening in Friendships

Question 1What is the main idea of the talk?

Good friendships depend mainly on talking well. Most people listen well enough to understand friends. Listening well is the key to strong friendships. Friends should give each other advice quickly.

Question 2According to the speaker, why do most people listen?

To prepare their own answer, not to understand. To learn new facts about their friends. To find mistakes in what other people say. To give advice as quickly as they can.

Question 3What should you do after a friend finishes speaking?

Give your own advice immediately. Change the topic to something lighter. Tell them what they did wrong. Repeat their main idea in your own words.