Rephrasing
When you talk to anyone, most of the time they love to think that you are actually listening to what they are saying and not just staring off into space. So of course, before we explain how to rephrase what someone said, we have to emphasize that listening is key in any conversation.
When you hear what someone says and rephrase that same thought back to them, it makes them feel like you are respecting their thoughts and opinions. On top of that, it can give them validation and make them feel special. Just make sure that you do not make it incredibly obvious that you are just repeating what they said.