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The Art Of Mirroring

The Art Of Mirroring

Tactical empathy requires demonstrating to your counterpart how deeply you’re listening to their words and, in effect, how thoughtfully you’re considering their position. One key tactic, called “mirroring,” entails echoing back one to three words the other person uttered, which Voss says can help build rapport from the outset.

Mirroring can also be a survival tactic for awkward networking events. Faced with a roomful of strangers, one can simply echo words and phrases to get them to open up. This simple practice can even turn idle chit-chat into meaningful conversations.

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  1. Tactical Empathy: Involves understanding the emotions of the counterpart and using that understanding to your advantage.
  2. Mirroring: This technique involves repeating the last three words (or the criti...

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