The kind of old lady you will meet will depend entirely upon you. Or she may be a bitter, disillusioned, dried-up, cynical old buzzard without a good word for anyone or anything-soured, friendless, and alone. A lady who has gown old gracefully, surrounded by a host of friends-friends who call her blessed because of what her life has meant to them. What kind of old lady are you going to meet? She may be a seasoned, soft, and gracious lady. Down the road 10, 20, 30 years-she’s waiting for you. “You’ll Meet an Old Lady One Day You are going to meet an old lady someday. Don’t tell him how he should have handled the situation differently. If a child interrupts, tell him or her to wait until daddy is finished talking.

Don’t glance at your watch or cross your arms. Let the telephone ring if he is in the middle of telling you something. “What I hear you saying is that you felt your boss was being unfair when he asked you to take on three more clients with no extra compensation.” 19. When he is telling of a struggle, rephrase and repeat what you heard. “What else did he say?” “What did she do next?” 18.

Put down the dishcloth, book, hairbrush, etc. Make verbal responses such as, “I see,” “Really,” “Uh-huh,” to show you’re paying attention. Don’t change the subject until he is finished with a subject.

Ask him for his advice on a decision you have to make. Ask his opinion about something that happened to you. Ask good questions and avoid the word “why.” 9. Lean forward, if you are seated, to show you are interested. Let him finish, even if he seems to be rambling. “Twenty-Five Ways to Be a Good Listener 1.

Enough by Sharon Jaynes