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Eye contact -
American culture; what about a place like CMU - do we assume they’re used to
the culture shock? Same level - story
about Admiral Reason
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Gestures - make
sure your gestures match what you’re saying; videotaping and asking friends
and relatives to help you identify annoying habits. Try this - shake your head in disagreement when a friend is
talking to you about something that is totally uncontroversial
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Posture - Trunk lean. Avoid slumping, rigidity, crossed arms.
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Don’t blow a
good open question by immediately following it with a closed one. Pause and give your patron time to think.
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Facial
expression and tone of voice - if you’re a caring individual trying to do
your job then just be yourself
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