Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

Recent research shows that to show you have been listening, it is more effective to use verbal cues (e.g., paraphrasing, asking questions, referring to an earlier subject mentioned) more often than paralinguistic cues (e.g., saying hmm or uh-huh) or nonverbal cues (e.g., nodding, leaning in).


None

Get the Android app

Or read this on r/EverythingScience