The common advice to let the other person talk more might backfire if you want to make a positive first impression.
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A series of experiments explored the seemingly radical idea that opening up to strangers can be deeply satisfying.
Maasai in Tanzania use their mobile phones all the time – usually to communicate with people they already know. But dialing errors can also breed friendships and business opportunities.
A scholar quotes Biblical passages to show how the text affirms – strongly and unequivocally – the obligation to treat strangers with dignity and hospitality.
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