The proper cycle for maintaining smooth communication:

 

Step 1: Suspend any desire to talk or speak your peace.

Step 2: Listen.

Step 3: Duplicate. Make an exact copy in your head of what they said.

Step 4: Understand. Really understand.

Step 5: Acknowledge. Tell them you have heard them.

Step 6: Let it rest. Continue to pay attention. Repeat 1 through 5 until the person has 'finished'.