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Discover LudwigThe phrase "attentive listen" is not correct in standard written English.
The correct expression would be "attentive listening." You can use it when describing the act of listening carefully and with full attention to someone or something.
Example: "During the lecture, I practiced attentive listening to fully grasp the complex concepts being discussed."
Alternatives: "active listening" or "focused listening."
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3. Be smart — don't chew gum. 4. Be attentive — listen quietly when others are talking.
But an attentive listen to his latest release, Roadsinger, is a good start in rebuilding that emotional bridge to the pacifist who created the gentle Tea For The Tillerman and Teaser And The Firecat, the overtly spiritual "Morning Has Broken," and the ever-relevant "Peace Train".
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Crate and Barrel is a legacy brand where traditions often embrace innovation… and where the dangers of irrelevance are sidestepped by attentive listening to the customer.
As much, if not more, communication happens at the non-verbal level than at the verbal level and face-to-face contact rather than looking at the backs of each other's heads allows students to read facial expressions, notice gestures, and generally practice more attentive listening.
Instead of butting in, try attentive listening to understand the frustrations and challenges your customer faces.
Reflecting on senses when in her presence: seeing her, Nancy was elegant-conservative; speaking with her, Nancy was keenly attentive; listening to her, Nancy was gently persuasive.
She never grew tired of listening to her brilliant co-star, and it was through that active, attentive listening that she earned the first of her several Tony nominations.
That smile broke the serious look on Obama's face and shook him out of his "attentive listening" pose, bringing him into that moment with an honest-to-God grin, which made it a moment he shared with the audience.
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