How does 'reflective listening' foster trust and rapport compared to simply 'active listening'?

While both active and reflective listening are valuable communication techniques, reflective listening fosters trust and rapport more effectively because it goes beyond simply paying attention and understanding the speaker's words. Active listening involves focusing intently on the speaker, asking clarifying questions, and providing verbal and nonverbal cues to show engagement, such as nodding and maintaining eye contact. Reflective listening, however, incorporates all of these e....