You can do that by saying:

  1. OK / Alright / Sure.
  2. Got it.
  3. OK, I get it now / That’s clear, thank you.
  4. Fair enough / I see where you’re coming from / I take your point / That makes sense.
  5. Of course / Absolutely.
  6. I appreciate why you think that, but…
  7. I hear what you’re saying, but…
  8. When You Understand Someone’s Feelings:

When you can’t understand what someone is saying?

If you can’t hear or understand something, it’s unintelligible (and probably frustrating too).

How do you deal with someone who doesn’t understand you?

So What Can You Do When People Don’t Understand You?

  1. Know why you need people to understand you.
  2. Understand how you contribute to the misunderstanding.
  3. Gauge whether the person is interested in understanding you.
  4. Let go of the need to explain.
  5. Focus on oneness, not the differences.

How can I listen without responding?

Practice. If you’re the listener, do not respond at all during the two minutes, but feel free to use facial expressions or nod your head while listening. The idea is to listen to the words for the sake of listening, not for the sake of replying.

When someone won’t acknowledge your feelings?

Sometimes emotional invalidation is done accidentally by someone who is well-meaning but has a low emotional intelligence or simply isn’t paying attention to your feelings. A common form of invalidation is when someone tries to cheer you up when you’re sad because they feel uncomfortable with your feelings.

What do you call a person who doesn’t listen?

dysaudicant. n. one who is incapable of listening, or refuses to listen.

Why is it important to listen and not just hear?

Listening is key to all effective communication. Without the ability to listen effectively, messages are easily misunderstood. As a result, communication breaks down and the sender of the message can easily become frustrated or irritated.

Why can I hear but not understand words?

Auditory Neuropathy is a condition where someone with or without hearing loss experiences problems with perceiving speech. They hear the words, they just can’t process them correctly. They may be able to hear sounds just fine, but still have difficulty recognizing spoken words.