The Mirroring Masterclass
Mirroring is like being a social chameleon, but in a friendly and non-creepy way. When you mirror someone, you're basically copying their body language and the way they talk, but subtly. If they lean forward, you might lean forward too. If they talk fast, you might speed up your speech a bit. It's like creating a secret language of gestures and words that makes them feel like you're on the same wavelength. And when they feel that connection, they're more likely to open up and share what's on their mind.
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