Wearing masks and standing 6 feet apart make it harder to communicate. Here are some tips: Have your communication partner’s attention.   Face your partner directly. Ensure nothing is blocking your view.  Talk a little louder. Talk a little slower.  Use your hands and body language.  Ask your partner if he or she understood you. If not, say it differently or write it down.  Move to a quieter place.  Ask if you can do anything to make communication easier for you both.  More