Question

In a kickoff meeting between a graphic designer and a client, the client spoke for the first fifteen minutes about the company’s history and mission, but said nothing of the project. Which response from the graphic designer represents a best practice for active listening?

(1 point)
Responses

continue actively listening to the client

continue actively listening to the client

guide the client with a clarifying question

guide the client with a clarifying question

ask the client to share more project information

ask the client to share more project information

summarize your understanding of the project so far

Answer 1

guide the client with a clarifying question

Reason: asking a focused, clarifying question demonstrates active listening while steering the conversation toward the project details you need (e.g., "Thanks — that background is helpful. Can you tell me what goals you have for this specific design project?").