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What does it mean?
The speaker greets someone warmly in Spanish, signaling friendship.
In plain terms
He is saying friend to someone.
What can you take from it?
Simple greetings build rapport.

Where it applies

  • international meetings
  • photo ops
  • casual chats

Putting it to work

  • signaling openness
  • building rapport
  • showing warmth

Questions to consider

  • Do words alone build trust?
  • How do we connect across cultures?

Another view

Short phrases may lack depth or meaning.

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