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There's actually a technique for this!

Two people stand about 4' apart, and take turns asking personal questions. Start simple and ramp up, like from "What is your favorite color?" to "Who did you like better, your Mother or your Father?". Move to "Have you had a friend pass away, and how did that affect you?", "Are you happy with your life?" and so on.

Try to answer truthfully, and pay close attention to your partner's body language, facial changes, voice quality. Empathize silently using the same.

After 10 minutes, normal folks feel a closer bond. Unreasonably closer.



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