The question of a person's ability to listen is a tricky one. I think that most people think or at least strive to be good listeners. However as we are all aware the ability to listen is only as good as the one communicating the message."In truth, listening varies according to the content of a message and the context in which that message is delivered" (Baack, 2012, Ch. 6.1). Listening can be hindered from an innumerable amount of things, ranging from a distraction to the attitude of the speaker or listener.