Gina considers herself pro-cell phone, and quickly forgot most of the main points of Mark’s persuasive speech on why students should not be allowed to use their cell phones at school. This is an example of a failure to ___________________.

Gina’s strong support for cell phones may have caused her to dismiss Mark’s opposing arguments instead of considering them fairly. Listening with an open mind means being willing to hear and evaluate a viewpoint even when it challenges your own. The best answer is “listen with an open mind.”

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