@dbriscoeedy
I also get distracted by pauses - I think because they feel awkward. And focusing isn't the thing I do best.
But one habit I don't have is "listening to reply." I think I'm more aware of it b/c I've been on the receiving end (haven't we all?!) and you can just see the person formulating his reply without hearing the gist of what you're saying. It's a good thing to avoid, since it can be obvious to the person trying to communicate something, and actually derails the whole communication process.
