It is important to choose the right environment because it will help the listener focus & avoid

Distractions it can be another barrier of communication for people. People that are distracted can intake some information and rest of it will just flay thru there ears. When person is talking and cup of coffee will be spilling then he/her will get distracted and they can even get lost in what hey ware talking about. When your board you start to fidgeting or tapping on the table what could be annoying for people and it will distract them.