This is posting that I would like to start, in order show how a better understanding of political rhetoric and a better understanding of how to listen to political rhetoric can help out everyday communication.
Sitting around the dining table. Talking over the cublicle. Stopping for a conversation with the local bum. Every time we communicate in any situation their is a framework that is used. In order to not only understand but to control this we must be able to listen in several ways.
1. Actual words (I know--duh, but without this everything else is pointless)
2. The talking points- this is usually only a few points and paying attention to these will let us spend more time thinking.
What not to listen to:
1. The tone- In some situation it is better not to listen to tone. If the person cares deeply and gets mad, if the person gets sad, if they are indifferent to something important it can drag you away from the actual point of what is being said.
What to figure out:
1. The premise-Wahoo. this is the fun part! If we can figure out why someone is saying something (and most of the time they haven't figured it out) we have them!
So, that is the point of this blog. By talking about politics, and practicing premise seeking listening, this blog is intended to change the way we listen.
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