Allow the other person to present ideas without having to defend them. You can present your points of disagreement later if you feel it is truly constructive to do so. Reinforce and encourage the speaker nonverbally. Smiling and nodding of the head Eye contact Facing the other person squarely, with an alert posture, leaning slightly towards them Listen for feelings as well as words. Try to get the total meaning of the message rather than just factual content.
Feedback holds up a verbal mirror of what the speaker has to say.
Feedback should summarize the essence of what the speaker has said.