Are you a good listener?

Do you:

• Look around the room or glance at your watch while they're talking?
• Finish their sentences for them, and correct their grammar?
• Butt in to tell them how you once had a similar problem?
• Make a snap judgement based on their accent, dress or personal appearance?
• Tell them what you would do in their position?
• Say you understand before you've heard what their problem is?

Or do you:

• Always try to give people your undivided attention?
• Let them sit in silence and collect their thoughts if they need to?
• Question them gently, tactfully and without intruding?
• Encourage them to tell their story in their own words and in their own time?
• Refrain from offering advice until you've heard what their problem is?
• Always try and see their point of view even though you may not agree with it?

If so...
Why not find out about becoming a Samaritan volunteer?

Simply contact us at 75 Spring Bank, telephone us on 01482 323456, or send an email to: hullsamaritans@hullsamaritans.karoo.co.uk