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How can I be a better communicator?

Effective Listening

Be a better listener by practicing the following habits:

Make appropriate eye contact.

Show interest through nonverbal signals (head nods, facial expression)

Avoid distracting gestures which show your mind is elsewhere

Ask questions

Paraphrase or restate what the speaker has said in your own words

Don't interruppt

Don't overtalk

For 2-way talk, practice making good transitions between the role of speaker and listener

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