Question

jeff fell asleep in his chair while elizabeth was delivering a speech on the effects of pollution on the atmosphere. this is an example of failing to
a. listen for total meaning
b. listen with empathy
c listen with an open mind
d. listen ethically
please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Listening for total meaning involves actively engaging with the speaker to understand the full - scope of what is being said. Falling asleep while someone is speaking is a clear failure to listen for total meaning as one cannot understand if they are not awake and attentive. Listening with empathy means trying to understand the speaker's feelings, listening with an open - mind is about being receptive to new ideas, and listening ethically is about respecting the speaker's rights. But in this case, the main issue is lack of attentiveness to grasp the meaning.

Answer:

A. listen for total meaning