Question

Taking the time to ask others how they are doing can be as important as:
hearing them
being friendly to them
asking about their interests
listening to them

Answer 1

Taking the time to ask others how they are doing can be as important as: 

Listening to them.


Listening to someone speak makes the person feel that you are caring. And actually care for the person. 

Answer 2

listening to them



 hope it helps