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Communication & Cognition

I’ve studied thousands of people who are good at making small talk—here’s what they do differently

Charles Duhigg
27 March 2024
7 min
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Effective communication: deep, emotive questions foster meaningful connections beyond mere fact exchanges.

Summary

 

  1. Craft deep, value-driven questions.
  2. Stimulate thoughtful responses.
  3. Reframe for deeper insights.
  4. Use follow-ups to show you are istening.
READ: I’ve studied thousands of people who are good at making small talk—here’s what they do differently

References

  • Media Check: CNBC - Media Bias Fact Check  (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
  • Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC
 

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