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About this quote

What does it mean?
A casual greeting directed at a specific individual.
In plain terms
Asking how someone is doing.
What can you take from it?
Maintain informal contact with allies.

Where it applies

  • phone calls
  • meetings
  • diplomatic chats

Putting it to work

  • reach out informally
  • check in
  • build rapport

Questions to consider

  • How does tone matter in diplomacy?
  • When is casual okay?

Another view

Too informal for formal records or public statements.

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