6 Toxic Communication Habits You Need To Break Today - Page 2
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Shannon Dawson
Making The Conversation All About You
It’s natural to want to relate to others by sharing your own experiences, but constantly turning the spotlight back on yourself can come off as self-centered, says Altano.
“Constantly bringing up your experience when someone is talking, and saying, ‘Oh, yeah, that happened to me, too’ is deflating to the other person,” he explained.
To change this, practice active listening. Instead of jumping in with your own story, try paraphrasing what the other person said or asking thoughtful follow-up questions. Remember, you don’t have to match every anecdote with one of your own. Sometimes, just being present is enough.
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