Behavioral scientists have found that good listening is one of the most important things we can do to improve our relationships, develop our worldview, and even change people's minds. Listening in a one-on-one conversation is about being interested in another person and making them feel ＿＿（41）＿＿ . There are no universally agreed-upon definitions of high-quality listening, but researchers have found that merely smiling and nodding at set intervals doesn't quite work. Therefore, in addition to actively attending to a speaker's words, good listeners also use questions and body language that ＿＿（42）＿＿ their understanding and their desire to understand. Once the conversation begins, one of the most important things you can do is try not to interrupt. This doesn't mean you need to stay completely silent. If you do interject, ＿＿（43）＿＿ , look for natural pauses to ask open-ended questions that help the speaker dive deeper into their own thoughts. Another great way is ＿＿（44）＿＿ summarizing what you just heard and asking if you've missed anything. This would show the speaker that you're truly trying to understand them rather than just waiting for your ＿＿（45）＿＿ to talk. Finally, don't be afraid of silence; it's okay to ask for a moment to formulate your response and take a second to think, which can benefit the speaker as well.