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What makes a good observer?
An observer must have the quality of judgment and quick decision making. He must have the ability of knowing good and bad, relevant and irrelevant.
What skills are needed for observation?
Communication. Perhaps one of the most important aspects of effective communication is the ability to actively listen.
How can I be more observant of the people around me?
Here are 5 things that can help: To observe is to be curious and accept difference. It is practically impossible to be observant of the people around you if you are not at all actually interested in people.
How to be thoughtful when talking to others?
Thoughtfulness requires space to think and reflect. A few extra moments to consider the situation and the person is all you need to get otherwise missed insights. When you start to slow down, you will start to notice things. As you become more observant, thoughtfulness will come much easier. 2. Give the benefit of the doubt.
Why is it hard to be an observant person?
It is hard to be observant when you are in your own head, or with your nose buried in a phone or laptop. To observe requires us to stop, to look, to listen, and to be grateful for the experiences around us. Without stillness, much of the power of observation will be removed.
How can I improve my observation skills?
Don’t be afraid to stare at things and people more, as long as you remain off the “creep” radar its a good way to improve your observation skills. We encode a lot more information from visual cues than from spoken or written, so use this to your advantage when improving your observation skills.