While there are exception, the same applies to mant instances where our response is "i know." Many times we really dont "know," we are just saying that we do or assuning that we do. often out I-know response is offered before the person talking to us is even finished with what they have to say. when you automatically respond to someone by saying "i know" wat you are really saying is "im not listening to you. it is as if u stop listening b/c you think u already know all there is to know about something of u simply dont want to know about somthing or are unwilling to take the time to listen. this response prevents u from hearing things that may be important and drives a deep wedge between urself and the person ur talking to. b/c ur listening better, the people who talk to u will sence u improved listening skills and will begin to relax around u. their lack of tension will in turn make it easier fo u to be around them. as always good listening skills feed good communication and enhance the quality of ur relationships.