Paraphrasing is rephrasing, in your own words, the content of the sender's messe
ge to the sender's satisfaction. It clarifies the messege for both you and the sender. Paraphrasing allows you to check your understanding of the messege and shows the sender, that you listened accurately (i.e., the content and intent was correctly understood). If you listened inaccurately, the sender has an opportunity to correct the communication error.