Headlee talks about how necessary it is to be present during a conversation, she also mentions never multitask during  conversation. Our country is so polarized right now and it is important to set aside your personal opinions during a conversation, just learn from the conversation, do not allow the conversation move to a political debate. In order to continue a conversation smoothly ask them open answered questions that require them to think about their response. These tips are all useful for my own life because it gives me multiple ways to keep a conversation and to not always make it political. Especially with the current state of politics in our country conversation ofter moves into a political debate. For me it will be good to be open minded during a conversation and absorb as much information as possible. Most people would rather talk then listen because of the feeling of being the center of attention. It is most important to give them your full attention in order to understand not just to reply.