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Jan 2025
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MOMENT 50: The 5 Genius Questions That W...

MELISSA AMBROSINI
About this episode

Making new friends can feel awkward and scary. Same with small talk.


But these simple yet powerful communication hacks are about to change that forever.


In this moment, world-renowned people skills expert Vanessa Van Edwards explains how to interpret, control and master the tiny communication signals that help you make an amazing impression.


Press play to learn: the science-backed reason why some people are popular and others aren’t, how to reframe small talk, the subtle communication mistakes that shutdown new relationships, why you should never ask someone “what do you do”, and the five GENIUS questions that will make you instantly likeable.


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