Don was working on his new job. When asking his boss for information, he noticed his boss's answers tended to ramble on and this made Don second guess what his boss was saying. This frustrated Don when all he wanted was information. Don's listening style would be described as _____.
A) Critical listening
B) Task-oriented
C) Relational listening
D) Analytical listening

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Don's frustration with his boss's tendency to ramble on suggests that he values efficiency and obtaining specific information, which aligns with a task-oriented listening style. Critical listening involves evaluating and criticizing the speaker's message, relational listening focuses on building relationships, and analytical listening involves a deep analysis of the speaker's message.

Don Was Working on His New Job