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Future Mention Formula
Last discussed Oct 30, 2026
A method for ending conversations: mention something in the other person's future, then give a compliment or an action step.
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Why Smart People Ramble + Our Communication Hot Takes! ft. @askvinh!
Vanessa Van Edwards · Oct 30, 2026
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Vanessa Van Edwards
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Used for: Ending conversations without being rude
Praised: Gives an easy out that no one takes personally
"I think that we should do a future mention. So that's like what did they mention in the conversation about anything in their future... So, you're gonna wish them well on some sort of a future mention and then you're going to do a compliment or an ..."
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