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#799 - David Robson - The Science Of Building Genuine Friendships
Modern Wisdom
Fast Friends Procedure: Creating Intimacy through Probing Questions
Engaging in deep, probing questions rather than sticking to superficial topics can lead to fast intimacy between two strangers. The 'fast friends procedure' involves asking questions like 'Do you have an intuition about how you're going to die?' or 'What is the most embarrassing thing you've done in your life?' Within 45 minutes of such conversation, individuals feel closer to each other than to some of their oldest friends. Developed by psychologist Arthur Aaron in New York, this technique accelerates the process of building intimate connections.
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