Friday, May 12, 2006
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Washington, DC – May 5, 2006 -- On May 16th a variety of people of all ethnicities and
backgrounds will discover for the first time how important it is to listen and perhaps experience
the joy of being heard.
May 16 is I Love to Listen Day. In 16 US states and 16 countries, individuals and families will
lay the groundwork for what is hoped to become an enduring family listening tradition, make a
commitment to improve their listening skills, send a “thank you” card to a good listener, compile
a list of positive listening habits, visit with an elderly person and just listen.
The importance of being a good listener takes on added significance when placed against the
frenetic pace of most people’s daily lives. There is less time to stop and listen and even with a
dizzying array of new and glitzy communications devices, people often don’t hear what the other
person is saying.
Many years of work as a certified speech language pathologist have convinced Marva Shand-
McIntosh that if people want to succeed, they must be effective listeners.
“Listening is the foundation of all communication skills, and it also sends a powerful message of
respect and understanding,” said McIntosh, founder of I Love to Listen Day.
“I Love to Listen Day is a special day that encourages people from all over the world to join a
community of listeners and listen on purpose.”
On I Love to Listen Day, people are encouraged to deliberately listen. McIntosh emphasized that, “this day is not a day of silence but provides and opportunity for citizens of the world to become better listeners.”
I Love to Listen Day is FREE. To be included in the official count, and learn about more
listening activities, people are encouraged to stop by the Website www.ILoveToListen.com or
email ILoveToListen2@yahoo.com and register. The goal this year is to have listening
celebrations in 16 states and 16 countries. Help spread the word about I Love to Listen Day in
your community.
For additional information, contact Marva Shand-McIntosh at ILoveToListen2@yahoo.com
History repeats itself because no one listens the first time.
backgrounds will discover for the first time how important it is to listen and perhaps experience
the joy of being heard.
May 16 is I Love to Listen Day. In 16 US states and 16 countries, individuals and families will
lay the groundwork for what is hoped to become an enduring family listening tradition, make a
commitment to improve their listening skills, send a “thank you” card to a good listener, compile
a list of positive listening habits, visit with an elderly person and just listen.
The importance of being a good listener takes on added significance when placed against the
frenetic pace of most people’s daily lives. There is less time to stop and listen and even with a
dizzying array of new and glitzy communications devices, people often don’t hear what the other
person is saying.
Many years of work as a certified speech language pathologist have convinced Marva Shand-
McIntosh that if people want to succeed, they must be effective listeners.
“Listening is the foundation of all communication skills, and it also sends a powerful message of
respect and understanding,” said McIntosh, founder of I Love to Listen Day.
“I Love to Listen Day is a special day that encourages people from all over the world to join a
community of listeners and listen on purpose.”
On I Love to Listen Day, people are encouraged to deliberately listen. McIntosh emphasized that, “this day is not a day of silence but provides and opportunity for citizens of the world to become better listeners.”
I Love to Listen Day is FREE. To be included in the official count, and learn about more
listening activities, people are encouraged to stop by the Website www.ILoveToListen.com or
email ILoveToListen2@yahoo.com and register. The goal this year is to have listening
celebrations in 16 states and 16 countries. Help spread the word about I Love to Listen Day in
your community.
For additional information, contact Marva Shand-McIntosh at ILoveToListen2@yahoo.com
History repeats itself because no one listens the first time.
