Chapter at a Glance
- People decide within the first few seconds of meeting you whether they feel comfortable with you.
- Everyone has a unique communication style and “wavelength.”
- A smile is a universal sign of receptivity and availability.
- People like people whose voices, styles, emotional states, and other traits and behaviors are like theirs.
- Others will respond best to you when you mirror their voice style, body language, interests, and values.
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