A Good Listener

 A Good Listener

In Mice and Men George tells Slim the real reason that they had to leave Weed. George felt that he could trust Slim and Slim does not tell anyone about what George told him. George confided in Slim. Characteristics that make a good listener are, obviously, an ability to listen without interrupting, trustworthiness and a caring attitude towards people. You can almost feel that they really care about what you are telling them.

About a year ago, I was having an issues with a friend, we will call her, Amy. I tried talking to one of other friends, not gossiping but just telling her what Amy had done to upset. I felt better about telling someone about the situation. However, when I walked into class and Amy begins to get really angry. My other friend had told her about what I confided in her. She completely broke my trust. Amy and I walked out our issue but to this day I do not trust my friend that I talked to. It really hurt that she would break my trust like that.

One of my best friends, we will call her Caroline. She tells me everything. Everything from boys to that one girl she cannot stand. I always listen to her and tell her what she can do to make the problem better. I know that she will always be there to do the same thing for me. I tell her everything. I know that she will never tell anyone what I tell her in confidence. She has my full trust and I hope she knows that I have hers.