"I'd describe color by translating them to their other's senses. I'd ask them what they wanted to know. For example, I'd help them explore the color blue through the association of something cold, red through heat or anger or blood, green by foliage, gray from the rain, etcetera. I'd patiently stand by and answer any questions I could, and I'd pay attention to the nuance of how they communicate.

I think it's important to pay close attention to how others communicate, because it can give you a better understanding of how they perceive the world. In the medical field, too often you find yourself translating complicated terms in a way a patient understands. So you have to be adept at communicating things to your patients in a way a patient will understand it. That's easy to do when you pay attention to how they explain things to others. All that takes is investing a little time in listening to them."