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good talkers make good listeners
Proverb meaning that a person who speaks well is also a good listener; emphasizes the connection between communication skills and listening ability.
「話し上手は聞き上手」というから、まずは相手の話をよく聞くことが大切だ。
As the saying goes, 'good talkers make good listeners,' so it's important to first listen carefully to what others have to say.
A Japanese proverb combining 話し上手 (good at speaking) and 聞き上手 (good at listening). The exact origin is uncertain, but it reflects a common cultural value of attentive listening.