[header] How to get along with your brother [title] Practice good listening skills to show you care. [step] Having good listening skills takes practice, but it's important if you want to build your relationship. When your brother is talking, don't interrupt him.
[header] How to get along with your brother [title] Practice good listening skills to show you care. [step] Having good listening skills takes practice, but it's important if you want to build your relationship. When your brother is talking, don't interrupt him.
If he is talking for longer, stop him before he finishes talking to clarify what he is saying. [substeps] Ask for clarification or make some suggestions for him to be better at talking. If he does speak, listen attentively without commenting on his words or doing necessary things for him. A lot of older siblings are taught to listen when talking. Rather, give him your full attention and nod or say yes when he says a certain number of things in a certain sentence. [substeps] Pay close attention to his words, and try to get his meaning across as well. Listen carefully, and when he's done, show him that you heard him by repeating back what he said in your own words. [substeps] If he said, " i'm really excited for my soccer game this weekend, but i'm also really nervous because we might lose.