Here are some of the most useful simple methods I've adopted for improving my connection with others (though I still have room for improvement):
1) When you like someone, greet them warmly, demonstrating with your face and body language that you like them.
2) Try your best to channel "interested attention" in conversations - where you give the other person your total focus while paying very close attention to what they are saying (and how they are saying it) and starting with the prem...
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