WE were born with 2 full ears to listen and two eyes to see. We are equiped with 1 mouth to talk.... Some can not even keep it shut.

Many times I recognize the intent of their question BEFORE they've finished asking it !

NO. How could I?  I may even need to ask clarifying questions before I answer. 

Yes, at times.  A debate or discussion are often just a competitive game in which we want the ball so we can score.

I am guilty of it at times.  Sometimes one part of the question strikes a cord so the rest of it gets lost. Other times, it seems there is not enough information to fully answer the question.

I really try to listen, I swear that I do! 

Most of the time and its a very bad habit.  I'm trying to listen first before formulating a reply.

Jack - I would have to agree with that statement. I actually feel that most people just don't listen in general, and can't wait to start talking about what they want to talk about, ignoring what they just heard.

Listen, Listen, LISTEN; then think, Think, THINK; and REPLY!

Sometimes yes, sometimes they need to ask it first.

Learning to listen is a difficult assignment. Once learned it is priceless!

I'm a listener. I always let the other person finish before I respond. 

No..I need to hear the question first..then reply!

This is a really accurate adage.  I try to stay aware of my tendency to want to be preparing my answer.  Listening is so important.

That's a great saying, Jack. 

My x partner would sat that I always do.

I have always tried to listen and understand before responding  -- whether it is an answer to a question, or a comment, or even another question to clarify things.

I hope i have the answer beforehand so that I can answer -- but if I do not have the answer, then I usually go in search of an answer.

I try to answer their question before they even have the need to ask them. That's my excuse.

If you ask my wife then yes!!!

I think I make the mistake of trying to reply first because I am most often asked questions. But how can that be wrong???

I am blessed with a talent of listening to people:) but it is true, most of people like to talk, and they usually talk about themselves:)

So true. Intuition is a strong player too. 

No , I think if you have the answer, you are not listening to the full question . Listening to Clients is key for Client Satisfaction 

I always have the answer before I hear the question.  I just don't know what it is until I hear the question.

Well I try but sometimes it's a challenge

guilty, more often than not!!!!

BIG EARS little mouth

Last I checked, we have 2 ears and only 1 mouth. They should be used in proportion, in my opinion.

People get on my nerves that start talking before I even finish asking the question.

I go with Sam Shueh answer as it reminds me of what my mother used to say.

I annoy people by asking them for clarification sometimes multiple times. :)

If you understand neuroscience, the answer is easy.

I always listen.

I assume as I am not a mind reader not until the question has been asked!

....it just so blooming frustrating....

patiently to wait..and wait...

their lips do move, too much time they take.

GET to the point for the sake of all that's Holy.

There isn't time to hear your whole story.

Hope burn brightly, the lips close thightly

"What is the question? you ask politely.