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I tend to be the same way. Taking notes whilst listening to someone speak interrupts my ability to absorb what they are saying. That said, depending on the na
by tjr 18y ago
I tend to be the same way. Taking notes whilst listening to someone speak interrupts my ability to absorb what they are saying.
That said, depending on the nature of the speech, a few keyword notes are harmless (and sometimes required), and it seems prudent to write things down in more detail as quickly as possible afterwards.
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- khafra 18y agoI comprehend more deeply when I just listen, but remember better when I take notes. If I'm the only one listening, I'll often absorb one concept, then ask the speaker to pause for 30-60 seconds while I scribble down some notes.