Your Likeability
- A great first impression isn’t made by saying stuff, or by stating facts, or by answering each question impeccably. It is made by how you make the other person feel.
- If you are interested in what they say and listen actively, they will start to form a connection, as they will feel good talking to you, even though they are doing most of the talking.
- One can be genuinely interested and can ask an open-ended question, but don’t start to interrogate or start to brag.
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