A familiar story with questions VII

[RR17]

Thanks, Gordie.

It is always insightful when I read what others pick up on, or pick out from, what I have written. Helps to see the trees from the forest.

Active Listening is a skill that I think most all LBS could benefit from improving. Not only does it make the W feel heard, which would be worth it in its self, but it also allows an LBS the opportunity to demonstrate Confidence Masculine behavior.
Hear that all you NGS types?
Once you reach the point where you can listen to condemning accusations without reacting like a wounded victim, you send a very different powerful message. IMO

Anyway, on we go.