話はなし上手じょうずは聞きき上手じょうず

expression

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.

• 「話はなし上手じょうずは聞きき上手じょうず」というから、まずは相あい手ての話はなしをよく聞きくことが大たい切せつだ。

  As the saying goes, 'good talkers make good listeners,' so it's important to first listen carefully to what others have to say.