1. Receiving: This is the first stage of listening where the listener takes in the auditory information being communicated to them.
2. Understanding: In this stage, the listener processes and interprets the information they have received, trying to make sense of it and understand the message being conveyed.
3. Responding: The final stage of listening involves the listener providing feedback or a response to the speaker, indicating that they have understood the message and are actively engaged in the conversation.