"Accustom yourself not to be disregarding of what someone else has to say: as far as possible enter into the mind of the speaker."

Listening, Empathy, Communication, Understanding

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"Accustom yourself not to be disregarding of what someone else has to say: as far as possible enter into the mind of the speaker."

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