Other Ways to Communicate

Here's a Tip:  Watch the eyes.  A person's eyes will tell you if he or she is comprehending what you are saying.

Watch the eyes.  The eyes are especially important part of communications.  In fact, watch for all types of body language.  Social scientist claim that fully 60 percent of our daily communication is nonverbal.  But the eyes are especially important.  Among some cultures, it is believed that the eyes are the windows of the soul.  And when trying to communicate, a person's eyes will tell you much about comprehension.  The exception is among Asian cultures, where direct eye contact is considered impolite.
If another person's eyes glaze over when you are talking, stop, retreat, and retrace your verbal steps to try to regain attention.
Other  body signs to look for:  a person who nods as you speak is usually comprehending, even agreeing; yet a person who thrusts out their chin is usually showing defiance.  Also, when you are conversing, don't be afraid to be expressive with your face and hands in order to accentuate your words.

Speak slowly and distinctly.  It is said you can determine who the experienced professionals are by the slow pace of their speech.

Just some things to think about and practice while conversing with others.