John the Golden Hearer: The Art of Listening

Expert advice for those who want to hear it.

History

John the Golden Hearer, born 3000 BCE, is said to have mastered the art of listening in ancient Mesopotamia. His methods have been passed down for generations, with a few tweaks and adjustments along the way.

Techniques

1. The Golden Ear: John's signature move, where he leans forward and tilts his head at a 45-degree angle.

2. Active Listening: John's patented technique of nodding enthusiastically while making supportive noises, like "uh-huh" and "ahh-hah."

3. Reflective Summarization: John's trick to summarize the conversation in a way that sounds vaguely impressive but actually means nothing.

Notable Quotes

- "I'm listening, I'm listening." - John the Golden Hearer

Subpages

The Golden Rule of Eyeballing

Advanced Listening Moves