Understanding listening
To know why a person decides to listen is to know the context of the situation that takes place. In some scenarios a person wants to understand what the other is saying, or what is going on in that environment.
Cases of listening
In some cases, a person in conversation with an important person and needs to listen to what the other person is saying. In other cases, a person may be watching or listening to their favorite form of media and wants to partake in that art form. The different cases of listening can influence their way and reason to listen.
Listening is a voluntary act that the person must engage in. If a person decides to listen, they listen for a reason.