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Whom Can You Trust?

How to sort the liars among us from reliable folk—and build others' confidence in you.

First Impressions

We're built to size each other up quickly. Even if we're presented with lots of evidence to the contrary, we're attached to our initial impressions of people—which is why you should be aware of the impression you make on others. Luckily there are simple guidelines for wowing new acquaintances.

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