What makes a person easy to talk to, in your opinion?

A natural way to answer

I think the most important quality is being a good listener. People who ask questions, show genuine interest, and don't interrupt make conversation feel comfortable. A sense of humour helps too, because it puts everyone at ease.

Key phrases to use

• talk over you — to keep speaking while another person is talking, not letting them finish“It's rude when people talk over you in meetings.”
• pouring your heart out — telling someone all your private feelings and worries“She spent the evening pouring her heart out to me.”
• take you seriously — to treat what someone says or feels as important and worth attention“I like that my boss takes me seriously.”