Chapter at a Glance

  • When people like you, they are more likely to pay attention to and respond to your efforts at following up.
  • The more you glean about your new connection, the more you can appeal to that person and his or her personality when you follow up or reconnect.
  • Identifying what you want from the relationship helps bring focus to your message when you circle back.

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