For me I can't focus on playing poker without noise around me. I have to be watching something on TV or a series on Netflix while I am playing. If i'm not watching TV then I have to be listening to music. I am pretty sure the majority of people are completely opposite from me, but what do you guys do?
If you play live poker even if e comes to map always support the conversation with another person. And however bad someone wasn't playing never criticize it, better give him hope and you will always want to play even weak players which is good for your wallet.