Asked by Ayshunti Griffin on Jun 25, 2024

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"70/30" principle states that:

A) true active listeners spend almost 70 percent of the time making assumptions about the messages and less than 30 percent of their time talking.
B) true active listeners spend almost 70 percent of their time listening and less than 30 percent of their time talking.
C) true active listeners spend almost 70 percent of their time hearing and less than 30 percent of their time listening.
D) true active listeners spend almost 70 percent of their time questioning and less than 30 percent of their time listening.

70/30 Principle

A guideline suggesting that effective communication should involve roughly 70% listening and 30% talking.

Active Listeners

Individuals who make a conscious effort to hear not only the words that another person is saying but, more importantly, to understand the complete message being communicated.

  • Outline the steps and relevance of active or understanding listening.
  • Identify strategies to avoid common listening errors and enhance listening skills.
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chris willettJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The "70/30" principle states that true active listeners should spend almost 70 percent of their time listening and less than 30 percent of their time talking. This means that they should focus on actively listening to the speaker and not making assumptions or questioning too much. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.