Are you a talker or a listener?

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  1. innerspin profile image85
    innerspinposted 11 years ago

    Are you a talker or a listener?

  2. AEvans profile image73
    AEvansposted 11 years ago

    Both. I enjoy talking but can also be a really great listener too.

    1. innerspin profile image85
      innerspinposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      That's cool, thanks for replying

  3. arksys profile image84
    arksysposted 11 years ago

    i can be both ... whatever is required to keep the conversation going.

    1. innerspin profile image85
      innerspinposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you, arksys.

  4. Sunshine625 profile image86
    Sunshine625posted 11 years ago

    Both. I'm a great listener and quite a talker also. I enjoy two way conversations much more than one way!

    1. innerspin profile image85
      innerspinposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I know a couple of people I'm sure would keep talking if everyone left the room! Thanks for replying.

  5. MsDora profile image94
    MsDoraposted 11 years ago

    Definitely a listener, an observer, a writer.  I like people who keep talking.

    1. innerspin profile image85
      innerspinposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks, MsDora, I'm sure you're listening skills are appreciated.

  6. Terri Meredith profile image68
    Terri Meredithposted 11 years ago

    I'm a chatterbox.  However, it takes two to have a conversation, so I tend to expect an exchange of thoughts on which to base my chattering.  Otherwise, it's the same as talking to myself and since I already know my own feelings on any given topic, I like to hear feedback.  The best conversations I've had have been the result of group discussions about subjects of interest to all in attendance.  What a way to broaden our perspectives!

    1. innerspin profile image85
      innerspinposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      That's interesting, thank you. I tend to get lost in a group, It's good you find it beneficial.

  7. Lyrickkw profile image68
    Lyrickkwposted 11 years ago

    I am both. I love to talk but there are times when I am needed as a listener to some. I try to be more of a listener than talker so I can clearly hear and understand what is said to me. If there were such a scale to evenly balance of the two it would be even on both side. I guess if i had to evaluate the difference between being a talker and a listener, I would choose listener it is easier to do

    1. innerspin profile image85
      innerspinposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks, Lyrickkw, you seem to know yourself well.

  8. LisaKoski profile image81
    LisaKoskiposted 11 years ago

    I can be a real talker but that's usually because I'm nervous or excited. I really prefer to listen and observe rather than provide all the conversation. Plus, I'm shy so I can't help but be a listener 90% of the time.

    1. innerspin profile image85
      innerspinposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for adding to the comments,LisaKoski, that's interesting.

  9. RealAngelNoel profile image61
    RealAngelNoelposted 11 years ago

    Both, I am generally a listener but will talk when need be. I am here for my friends or family whenever the need someone to talk to or share their burdens with. I am always willing to listen and give my input on a debate or question needed answering.

    1. innerspin profile image85
      innerspinposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      That's great, and thanks for your input.

  10. Jackie Lynnley profile image84
    Jackie Lynnleyposted 11 years ago

    I was always a listener and old people especially always loved me because I took a real interest in their stories. Since Hp though I guess whether it is audible or not I talk so much! I still love to read my friends writings though so I have not stopped being a listener!

    1. innerspin profile image85
      innerspinposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Cool answer, thank you!

  11. hecate-horus profile image62
    hecate-horusposted 11 years ago

    I listen a lot.  You know that quote, "Better to be silent and the world think you're a fool than open your mouth and remove all doubt?"  That's pretty much my motto. It seems when I open my mouth I bore people or I say something really stupid. tongue

    1. innerspin profile image85
      innerspinposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Hard to believe that, hecate-horus, when you have many interesting hubs. Thanks for joining in.

  12. Stacie L profile image88
    Stacie Lposted 11 years ago

    I am usually a good listener and if the subject discussed is important to me, I will become a talker.
    I've learned to stop and listen to someone because there are subtle clues and gestures that convey more in a message than mere words can.
    Sometimes one needs to just be a sounding board and let the other person vent.

    1. innerspin profile image85
      innerspinposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Absolutely, Stacie L.  Thanks for adding to the answers.

  13. profile image0
    KDuBarry03posted 11 years ago

    It truly depends on the situation. I am both a talker and a listener. Since I study Communication, it is imperative to understand what kind of message, how the message, and discover possible reactions through interpretation, is being delivered. If I must give a message (talk), i must know how to portray that message within the particular matter the interaction is portraying and I must do the same when i receive a message (listen). I think it is imperative to be both. You are either, culturally and/or raised as, to be a talker or a listener; however, it is important to work at your communication skills to become both.

    1. innerspin profile image85
      innerspinposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I can tell you study communication - that's great. I appreciate your answer.

  14. Dee aka Nonna profile image60
    Dee aka Nonnaposted 11 years ago

    Mostly a listener.  I enjoy talking  but only in situation where I am completely comfortable.

    1. innerspin profile image85
      innerspinposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you for responding, Dee aka Nonna.

  15. carter06 profile image68
    carter06posted 11 years ago

    As a counselor of many years I am definitely a listener...but have been known to say a thing or two smile cheers

    1. innerspin profile image85
      innerspinposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I bet counselling was hard work, but very valuable. Thanks, carter06.

 
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