1. Observe people: One of the best ways to gain insight into how other people think, feel and act is by observing them. Pay attention to their body language, facial expressions, tone of voice and overall mannerisms. By taking the time to observe how others interact with one another you can get a better understanding of what motivates or concerns them. This can then help you respond in a way that is most appropriate for the situation and allows you to empathize more deeply with them.

2. Listen carefully: Another great way of building your social awareness is by actively listening when someone speaks to you or shares their thoughts or feelings – this includes both verbal communication but also nonverbal cues like body language or facial expressions which can give away much more than words often do! Make sure that you don’t just focus on what they’re saying but also take note of how they’re expressing themselves too so that you can pick up on underlying emotions beneath their words or actions which could give further insights into their stateofmind.

3. Reflect upon yourself: It’s important not only take note of other peoples behaviors but also reflect upon your own thoughts, feelings and beliefs as well because this will provide an alternate perspective which helps increase your knowledge about yourself as well as those aroundyou . Doing this regularly will allow you become aware of any biases that may exist within yourself so that these don’t cloud your judgement when interacting with people from different backgrounds or cultures than yours – this is key if we want truly develop our empathy towards those who have had lived experiences far removed from ours!

4. Participate in activities that challenge preconceived notions: Take part in activities such as workshops/seminars where participants discuss topics related to diversity/inclusion – things like gender roles/stereotypes, racism/privilege etc… In order for us really gain valuable insights about different perspectives it’s essential that we open ourselves up (and genuinely listen) instead being biased against certain ideas due our existing beliefs or world view . Not only does this push us out comfort zone but it helps cultivate greater levels understanding between individuals – something which inevitably builds strong foundations for meaningful relationships!