Listening, really listening, is the best gift we can give to others. But it is remarkably difficult to do. If you are contemplating interviewing someone for a personal or family history project, a brush up on listening skills can help make the experience rewarding for both of you. The guidance about active listening provided in this “Care Pages” post, while intended for people in crisis, applies as well to all interviewing situations. “Tell me more” is the magic interview question.

