Being Interested in hearing what the other person is going to say is often the case but we can be distracted if the conversation enters into areas that are uncomfortable, opinionated, and contrary to personal positions. At those times the number one advice on how to improve communication skills is to Listen becomes difficult to do. We are either rehearsing our next reply or zoning off on to somewhere else. The skills for listening can be effectively practiced in role-play situations from listening to what seems to be conspiracy type situations to all sorts of awkward discussions