It's a phrase that we've all heard before. However, I bet only a handful of people can really explain the real difference between the two. So, what is the difference? Well, hearing can be defined as perceiving sound by ear, while on the other hand, listening is just that BUT more. Listening is a conscious decision. It requires concentration since listening entails you to focus in order to comprehend and gain knowledge from the speaker. After which, use this towards formulating an appropriate response.
Simply, hearing allows words to pass from one ear and out the other. Meanwhile, listening allows for the words to be used as input to be processed into output (aka a fitting reply).
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