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Give reasons, for us being reluctant to make friends with some strangers, but being comfortable with some, even after meeting them for the first time.

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Give reasons, for us being reluctant to make friends with some strangers, but being comfortable with some, even after meeting them for the first time.

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Because of the way some people carry themselves, we tend to term them as closed or reserved. The gait, body language, and tone of these people make them appear unapproachable. Our inhibitions and apprehensions about a negative outcome stop us from befriending such people. In contrast, some people appear to be warm and welcoming. Their mannerisms and speech indicate that they are willing to befriend anyone. When we come across such people, we feel that they are far more approachable. The pleasing personality of such people gives us the impression that we have known them for a long time even though we are meeting them for the first time.

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पाठ 1.1: Being Neighborly - Brainstorming [पृष्ठ १४]

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पाठ 1.1 Being Neighborly
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