Rephrase what someone just said to make them feel validated
People desire to feel understood and validated. They will appreciate and respect you more if you can satisfy that demand for them. Rephrasing what someone says back to them is, therefore, a simple technique to help them feel affirmed. This shows them that you paid attention to what they had to say.
People who are able to focus long enough to recall what they say are liked by all. This is something that people with strong social skills frequently do, and they also tend to have more satisfying and lasting relationships.
