Chapter at a Glance

  • The Internet has redefined the concepts of connection and friend.
  • Online personas are easy to fake.
  • Online connections don’t necessarily translate into productive or profitable relationships.
  • Shaking a hand and looking someone in the eye is one of the highest quality forms of communication.

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