Friends,
A common barrier to effective communication is poor listening skills. The human brain processes language much faster than most people talk. This leaves time for the listener to form personal perceptions, stereotypes and judgments. Interrupting the speaker with these perceptions contributes to flawed communication. Develop effective listening strategies to help bridge the gap caused by communication barriers and you will be able to listen more than you talk.
Step 1-Utilize a listening strategy that is effective for each particular situation. Listening strategies are generalized as either a top-down or bottom up in approach.
Step 2-Employ a top-down listening strategy when background knowledge or the context of a topic is known. The idea is to listen to what the speaker says and then use your background knowledge to interpret what you hear. Then anticipate what the speaker may say next. Top-down strategies include: identifying the main idea, predicting what comes next and then summarizing the idea. This is all done in your head while listening to the speaker. Do not interrupt the speaker with your ideas while he is still trying to get his point across.
Step 3-Use a bottom-up listening strategy when the subject or context of a topic or message is not known. With this type of strategy, you need to identify specific details, recognize concepts similar to those you already understand, then identify linguistic patterns such as word order.
Step 4-Ask questions. When the speaker has completed her thought, restate what you heard and summarize the main points back to her. This reiteration of what you heard lets the speaker know that you were listening and also helps you verify that what you heard matches the speaker's intent.
"XTB" Xavi.
Friends,
Dear Friends,
Today, I was supposed to do a mini triathlon race in Shek O but due to bad weather, they have cancelled it and then I have done 3/4 of Olympic triathlon, which means 1.1Km swim in 21', 30Kms indoor bike in 52' and 7.5Kms in 37'30'' whith a humidity over 85% and very cloudy which help me a lot to maintain my pace @ 5'/Km...after today's training....my idea is reinforced that just becoming a FINISHER on my first Olympic triathlon will be more than A GREAT PERSONAL SUCCESS!!...to finish under 3 hours just a DREAM!!!
Friends,
El filósofo Luís de Sebastián da una definición más global de solidaridad: El reconocimiento práctico de la obligación natural que tienen los individuos y los grupos humanos de contribuir al bienestar de los que tienen que ver con ellos, especialmente de los que tienen más necesidad” .
En el acta de creación del Día Internacional de la Solidaridad la ONU declaraba: La solidaridad tiene dimensiones diversas y manifestaciones en varios niveles, de ahí la posibilidad de conmemorar el día de formas diversas y por diversos medios (…)”.
Según quien la practique podemos describir dos tipos:
La tendencia humana al egoísmo y a la comodidad lleva a preguntarse con frecuencia qué sentido tiene ser solidario.
Luís de Sebastián nos da tres tipos de razones para ser solidarios:
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La lista de personas y grupos que atraviesan dificultades y necesitan ayuda parece casi infinita: pobres, ancianos, niños, personas discapacitadas, enfermos, inmigrantes…etc. Así que se plantea la pregunta ¿con quién tenemos que ser solidarios?
La respuesta es: con todos. Todas las personas, grupos y sociedades, por el hecho de pertenecer a la humanidad tienen derecho a que se comprendan sus problemas y a recibir solidaridad.
Pero de hecho, no todos estos colectivos sufren necesidades en el mismo grado así que obligatoriamente tenemos que establecer prioridades en la solidaridad.
Deberán recibir ayuda prioritariamente aquellos cuyas dificultades y sufrimientos sean mayores.
Como individuos podemos ser solidarios realizando actos tan cotidianos como…
Pero con todas estas acciones sólo estaremos siendo solidarios con nuestra sociedad, y estaremos ignorando a los grupos y personas que sufren en el resto de países.
Algunas de las respuestas que han surgido son:
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Definition
The philosopher Luís de Sebastián gives a more comprehensive definition of solidarity: The practical recognition of the natural requirement that individuals and groups contribute to the welfare of those who have to do with them, especially those most in need. "
In the instrument establishing the International Day of Solidarity, the UN declared: Solidarity has various dimensions and manifestatuons at different levels, hence the possibility of commemorating the day in various forms and by various means (...)".
Según quien la practique podemos describir dos tipos: Depending who practice can describe two types:
The human tendency to selfishness and convenience often leads one to wonder what the point of sympathy.
Luis de Sebastián gives us three reasons to be supportive:
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The list of individuals and groups in difficulty and need help seems almost endless: the poor, elderly, children, disabled, sick, immigrants ... etc.So the question is whom do we need solidarity?
The answer is everyone. All people, groups and societies, by virtue of belonging to humanity are entitled to an understanding their problems and receive solidarity.
But in fact, not all these groups suffer the same degree requirements so that we necessarily prioritize solidarity.
Should receive priority support those whose hardship and suffering are over.
As individuals we can be supportive by such everyday acts as ...
But with all these actions we will only be in solidarity with our society and we are ignoring the groups and people living in other countries.
Some of the answers that have emerged are:
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