Rule #4: Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves. 

It is important to be a good listener because then that way people will communicate with you. Communication takes a big part n meeting a new person because in that way you will be able to talk about what you are feeling with your friend. Without communication, there would be no friendship. In order to get your point straight to the person your talking to, you need to be able to talk to them but, also be a good listener. If you aren't a good listener the person that you are communicating to wont understand you in anyway. It is vital to be able to be a good listener because in that way you will be able to understand your friends perspective on the topic you are talking about. If you have a little of communication then the person your talking to wont be sure to let out their own opinions. Due to he fear of possibly saying something wrong. A person should never be afraid to communicate with you. If they are then your possible not listening to them or listening to their opinions. It is always good to encourage the person to talk about themselves so that then you will be able to know about them. Knowing a little about the person your talking to is good because in that way you will be able to start a conversation.