One thing that is a concern for many is becoming a better communicator. This is important for relationships, friendships, and in your job. There are certain things that you can work on that will help you communicate better.

Make the person that you are talking to feel focused on. If you are doing other things, playing with your phone, shifting uncomfortably, and looking elsewhere, you are going to make the person feel a bit disrespected. Always give your attention to the person that you are talking to.

Try not to be thinking about what you are going to say while the other person is talking. Many times this makes you miss what is being said to you. Listening is part of the communication process. Be sure that you are really listening versus thinking about yourself.

Do not be afraid to wait and think before speaking. Say what you really think after giving it some thought versus saying something immediately just to have something to say. Silence can be fine as long as what you are going to say is worth listening.

Give pauses so that the other person can respond or ask questions. You need to be looking at the person realizing if he or she wants to jump in and say something to help clarify what is being said in the conversation. Do not be rude and do all the talking.

Recognize when the person is not enjoying the conversation. No matter what you do, it is impossible to keep everyone interested all the time. At other times, they might have something that they need to be doing and are going to need you to just let them leave.

Be careful about your tone. Tone is something that is misinterpreted many times. For example, you might be entirely sincere but come off sounding like you are being condescending. Make sure you sound exactly like you mean to sound.