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Last night I had tea with my friend.
Kagabi nagkape kami ng kaibigan ko.
She did not talk much.
Hindi siya masyadong nagsalita.
She just listened to my story.
Nakinig lang siya sa kwento ko.
I felt so light after talking.
Ang gaan ng pakiramdam ko pagkatapos.
Her eyes stayed on mine the whole time.
Nakatitig lang siya sa akin buong oras.
She did not give advice right away.
Hindi siya nagbigay ng payo agad.
That is rare in this busy world.
Bihira iyon sa abalang mundo natin.
In my job, I sell things daily.
Sa trabaho ko, nagbebenta ako araw-araw.
I often talk too fast to close a deal.
Madalas akong magsalita nang mabilis para makabenta.
But listening can be a better tool.
Pero ang pakikinig ay mas mabisang paraan.
It builds trust without force.
Nagbibigay ito ng tiwala nang walang pilit.
I want to be like my friend.
Gusto kong maging katulad ng kaibigan ko.
JE
Tea with Someone Who Really Listens: A Reflection on Being Heard
by @jenny_talks