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Be patient. Aim never to interrupt. Leave a pause for several seconds for ideas to sink-in, before responding. ^{kellyjones00 (593)}

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Practise remembering. Think over the development of a discussion and where it should head. Some important ideas may have been mentioned, that were side-lined in the exchanges. ^{kellyjones00 (593)}

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Get to know people's names. Refer to their comments by their name. It encourages people to present their ideas better, because they will be remembered for them later. ^{kellyjones00 (593)}

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Speak clearly and louder than normal, if there are no microphones. Account for background noise, and the age of others in the group. ^{kellyjones00 (593)}

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Be brief, informative, interesting, and rational. ^{kellyjones00 (593)}

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If discussion has stagnated or is going in circles, pointedly interrupt and state that you would like to present your point of view. Wait for attention, then go ahead. ^{kellyjones00 (593)}

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Look at people while expressing your view. It will show whether people are generally following you, or are confused. ^{kellyjones00 (593)}

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Spend most of your time listening. You often do not need to talk, to contribute. Sometimes just a nod or laughing at a joke, is a significant contribution. The times you do speak, others will be interested because of the contrast. ^{kellyjones00 (593)}

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Don't fidget. A calm, grounded person is a better speaker, by presenting no distractions. ^{kellyjones00 (593)}

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If you use your real name in internet discussion groups you're likely to be more circumspect in your postings. ^{sdw (11)}

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If you use a screenname at an in-person discussion group, don't expect the same reaction you get to it online. ^{Elizabeth Isabelle (2)}

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