Recall a situation when you felt what you were saying was important but the person(s) to whom you were speaking didnt seem to be listening to you. What made you think they werent listening? How did that make you feel? What listening barriers do you think were present? How can you use this personal reflection to encourage yourself to listen more attentively to others?

Your response should be approximately 250 words.
Organize your thoughts before answering.
Answers need to be organized, coherent, complete and comprehensive.
All responses should be in complete sentences using proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Avoid overly vague statements.