Question

what is best to do if a person does not understand what a speaker is saying?
ask other people what they think the speaker means
ignore that part of the conversation
try to figure it out on their own
ask the speaker questions for clarification

Explanation:

Asking the speaker for clarification directly is the most effective way to understand their meaning. Asking others may lead to misinterpretations, ignoring the part hinders communication, and trying to figure it out alone may not be accurate.

Answer:

ask the speaker questions for clarification