I'll take someone out to lunch, listen respectfully, and in the process introduce my ideas in a non-combative mode, allowing others time for thought.

They instinctively knew how to listen respectfully to those with whom they disagreed.

In my group we listened respectfully to one another and were listened to respectfully.

Contemporary accounts differ in details, but most agree the first three acts went smoothly, and the audience listened respectfully.

All were charmed by the small, dapper man who listened respectfully, had a light touch with flattery, yet was not tediously deferential.