Communication skills are priceless to cultivate. These skills can include listening, thinking before we speak, seeking to understand before we try to be understood, body language, facial expression, tone, and word choice.

Go to one of your best friends or classmates and ask them for feedback because you want to learn how to communicate better as a person. Don't interrupt them, and don't defend or explain yourself. Simply listen and write down what they say.

Ask your friend two of the questions below:

From your perspective, how can I become a better communicator?

From your opinion, am I a good listener? How can I be better at listening?

From your perspective, are my facial expressions and body language reflecting my mood, or do they tell a different story?

From your opinion, do I have respectful tones and healthy word choices? How can I get better at this?

Write down the answers, reflect on them, and share them below:

From your perspective, how can i become a better communicator?
- understand situations and listen attentively to the speaker to avoid misunderstandings.

From your opinion, am i a good listener? How can i be better communicator?
- yes you are a good listener, you can be better by giving me an honest yet what you think is beneficial in my situation starting and ending with key points.

From your perspective, are my facial expression and body language reflecting my mood, or do they tell a different story?
- i can tell that you really are sincere and paying close attention when am speaking based on your body language.

From your opinion, do i have respectful tones and healthy word choices? How can i better at this?
- yes but there’s always room for improvement. I suggest reflecting deeply and putting yourself in my shoes so you know how to respond healthily.