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20 Everyday Phrases That Quietly Drain Your Social Charisma

20 Everyday Phrases That Quietly Drain Your Social Charisma

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We rarely lose rapport because of major arguments; instead, behavioral psychologists say tiny, habitual filler phrases quietly put listeners on the defensive. Here are 20 everyday words and expressions that secretly drain your social charisma.

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