Connecting with people more easily

Sasha Chapinsashachapin.substack.comWritten October 2, 20235 min read

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Chapin argues fast connection with strangers is a learnable skill: expect everything and nothing from people, risk looking stupid, match their tempo, be responsive, and stay physically relaxed.

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