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Paraphrasing can be effective to ensure your own understanding of someone has said, and I often do it myself. But when you are an articulate, intelligent person who can form coherent sentences, yet others try and complete those same sentences for you, well, I get just a little pissed off.
I consider myself a good listener who maintains eye contact and positive body language with the person I am speaking to, and fully believe it is common courtesy to allow someone to say their piece, rather than your conversation partner thinking they're assisting you by completing your sentences.
It's all about effective, respectful and positive communication.
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"Afterwards, the universe will explode for your pleasure."
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