b"HOW TO UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER Below you will find some tips for developing the communication skills that are so important to your success.1.Activelistening:activelisteningmeanspayingcloseattentiontothe peopleyouarecommunicatingwith,byengagingwiththem,asking questions, and asking to rephrase or clarify. Practicingactivelisteningcanbuildrespectforothersandincrease understanding at work and in life in general.As you actively listen, focus on the person conversing with you, avoiding distractions such as mobile phones, computers, or other projects, while preparing questions, comments, or ideas to respond in a meaningful way. 2.The communication method: using the right medium of communication is an important skill. There are pros and cons to exchanging through emails, letters, phone calls, in-person meetings, or instant messages.Communicating is best, when you consider your audience, the information you want to share, and how best to share it.Therearemanymethodstocommunicateclearlytoensurethatno communication problems arise. Forexample,withnon-verbalcommunication,youcansendwordless messages with your tone of voice, gestures, facial expressions, and other methods.Here are some helpful ways to communicate nonverbally:a.Bodylanguage:usepositivebodylanguagetoemphasize important points. Stand up straight and use handshakes to convey confidence and certainty. Look at the people you are talking to and avoid rolling your eyes or looking away frequently. Wear formal clothes, like a suit, to look confident and prepared.b.Gestures: common gestures are waving, pointing, shrugging, and using arms and fingers to indicate. Youcancheckyourwatchtoshowyou'rereadytoenda conversation and move on to another task, or you can nod to show you understand and agree with what another person is saying.Germain Decelles241"