Be aware of your tone

When you're faced with difficult questions, make sure you buy yourself enough time to determine how you want to respond.

Repeating of rephrasing the question could give you some extra time for thinking about how you want to answer.

• Acting polite during a conversation, puts you ahead in the game. 
• Actively listen to them talk and don't interrupt them while they're speaking. 
• If they ask you questions, answer politely, appropriately and honestly, but don't talk too much abo...

• Speak clearly and with an even tone. Not too loud or too quiet, as you could come across as dominating or shy.
• Using filler words such as ‘um’ or ‘so’ or filling in gaps with ‘like’ or ‘you know’ will make you seem less knowledgeable. Pay special attention to your usage...