Here are a great tips for communicating face to face –
Smile: be positive and warm. Do not be fake
Lean in: show interest in the other person
Be open: do not have your arms folded across your chest or tummy, keep them by your sides.
Eye contact: look people in the eye, do not down at the ground or around the room.
Take notes: by writing things down you assure the other person that what they are saying matter to you
Here are also a few things to avoid –
Avoid checking your watch or your phone: Be present, it can wait
Touching your face or head repeatedly: these are a sign of dishonesty
Picking at something: this could convey boredom
Tapping fingers, hands, or feet: doing this can indicate stress or boredom