How does social status influence our ability to listen?
What will be an ideal response?
Before engaging in listening, we ask ourselves "Is this person worthy of my time and attention?" Most of us are more attentive and listen more closely with those we consider equal to us or higher in society's hierarchy. Therefore, social status can influence whom we choose to listen to and how carefully we listen to them.
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