To avoid some of the pitfalls or barriers to listening, competent listeners should __________.
A) concentrate on the main ideas rather than the details
B) remove themselves from the situation if they find the topic irrelevant
C) avoid situations where listening will be hard
D) leave the situation if distractions become too great

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Competent listeners should concentrate on the main ideas rather than the details to avoid getting bogged down and missing the overall message. Avoiding situations and leaving situations should be a last resort, and only done if absolutely necessary. Removing oneself from a situation that may seem irrelevant can also cause one to miss out on important information.

To Avoid Some of the Pitfalls or Barriers to Listening