When in doubt, stop talking. That is one of the most basic and simple rules to being a better listener. And I find that very hard to do when there's like an awkward pause or, you know, if it feels uncomfortable. My own personal problem is talking too much. So that's what my manifesto for listening focuses on, which is really being that attentive listener to someone who's talking.

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