Diagram the weak-tie diagnostic
Use tie-strength dimensions to size a networking ask without overloading a weak relationship.
Sara is sizing an ask to a weak tie. Use the four tie-strength ingredients to decide how much effort the relationship can reasonably carry. Tie-strength diagnostic for sizing the ask Amount of time Low time together means keep the first request narrow. Ingredient 1 of 4 Emotional intensity Low intensity means do not imply closeness you have not earned. Ingredient 2 of 4 Intimacy or mutual confiding Little confiding means avoid sensitive or reputationally risky asks. Ingredient 3 of 4 Reciprocal services Light but real exchange supports a small pointer or pattern check. Ingredient 4 of 4 Best row for…
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