Habit #5

Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood

Listen Before You Talk:

I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their viewpoints. I listen to others without interrupting. I am confident in voicing my ideas. I look people in the eyes when talking.

#5 Seek First to Understand (sung to "We Can Work it Out" by The Beatles)

I’ll try to see it your way

Seeking first to understand you and your point of view

Then try to see it my way

Being understood is a good thing for me and you

We can work it out

I’ll think of what you’re saying

I’ll listen hard and walk in your shoes for a mile

Then think of what I’m saying

Understanding diff’rent views will help us keep our smiles

We can work it out

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