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1. Promoting Effective Communication
2. Inhibiting Effective Communication

Active listening

Adaptation for communication needs (interpreter, visual aids etc)

Lack of eye contact, hostile body language

Jargon, slang and acronyms

Lack of empathy or respect for differences

Being empathetic and respectful

Finding a private, quiet and well-lit environment

Talking in words that the other person understands

Loud, uncomfortable and public environment for communication

Giving good eye contact

Making assumptions of what the other person understands

Lack of problem solving for special communication needs or specific health conditions