The perceptive listener is an important part of any audience, and their ability to carefully discern and recognize the finer points of a performance can make a major difference in the outcome. It is important to recognize, however, that not all listeners are perceptive in the same way. While it is true that some listeners are mainly concerned with judging the quality of a performance, there are several other characteristics that define a perceptive listener. Here, we will examine some of the traits of a perceptive listener and discuss which of the following is not true of them.

Characteristics Of A Perceptive Listener

Perceptive listening requires not only the ability to critically evaluate a performance, but also the capacity to be open-minded and willing to try to understand what the other person is saying. A true perceptive listener must also be an “active” listener, which means they take the time to pay attention to what the speaker is saying and to actively respond to questions and comments. Additionally, a perceptive listener is open to different points of view, and able to recognize when they need to make an effort to understand an unfamiliar opinion or perspective.

One of the traits that is not true of the perceptive listener is that they are mainly concerned with attacking the speaker. While a perceptive listener should be open to different points of view, they should not be attacking the speaker in any way. Instead, a perceptive listener should focus on adding understanding and gaining information and perspective. It is also important to note that a perceptive listener is not simply concerned with judging the quality of the performance of a piece of music, though this is definitely an important part of their role. A true perceptive listener should be open to different forms of music, and be able to recognize the different elements of a musical performance and evaluate its quality accordingly.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the perceptive listener is an important part of any audience, and their ability to carefully discern and recognize the finer points of a performance can make a major difference in the outcome. It is important to recognize, however, that not all listeners are perceptive in the same way and that being a perceptive listener requires an active effort to understand and assess different perspectives. As such, one trait that is not true of the perceptive listener is that they are mainly concerned with attacking the speaker.