Pretending to Listen 101

When in conversation, the ability to pretend to listen is a valuable social skill that can get you out of, or into, just about any situation.

Key Principles:

  1. Nod and smile, but say nothing.
  2. Make eye contact, but not too long or it's creepy.
  3. Tap the back, but not too hard it hurts.

Remember, it's all about the technique.

Want to become an expert at Pretending to Listen? Check out the following links for more advanced courses:

Pretending to Listen: Advanced Technique Defending Your Position: The Art of Pretending to Listen and Disagree