Verbal cues of authenticity are linked to positive social and business outcomes, according to new research

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People make impressions of others using the limited information available such verbal cues or communication patterns. New research published in Social Psychological and Personality Science found that high verbal authenticity is associated with positive interpersonal impressions, increased social engagement, and more entrepreneurial success. Hearing how somebody communicates can influence impressions people make of their intelligence, competence, and warmth. Research shows that perceived authenticity is also important for the impressions people make of the communicator. “We were interested in i…