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🧠 “How to Not Suck at Conversation — 3 Science-Backed Tips” | Sober Psychology Ep. 34 Finale Short
Segment 4: Let’s Level Up That Conversation Game.
I promised y’all some tools—and here they are.
We're diving into three actionable, science-backed ways to become the kind of person people actually want to talk to.
💡 Tip 1: Master the Art of Mirroring
Straight out of NLP (that’s Neuro-Linguistic Programming, for my fellow acronym nerds):
A 2018 study in Psychological Science found that subtly mimicking someone’s tone, energy, or body language helps them feel more connected to you.
They lean back? You relax.
They’re high energy? Crank it up a bit.
Hands flying? Get your gestures going.
🧠 It’s like syncing your Spotify playlist to their vibe.
Just don’t go full imitation-mode or you’ll look like a malfunctioning AI.
✅ Bonus Tip: Mirroring builds trust without a single word. It’s primal, it’s subconscious, and it works.
We’re wired to trust people who feel familiar—so lean into that familiarity.
And stay tuned for tips 2 and 3—we're just getting warmed up.
