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17 min readLast updated 2026-07-17Beginner levelOfficial-source checked Repeated proximity, small invitations, follow-through, and a less awkward way to move from acquaintance to friend.
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Repeated proximity, small invitations, follow-through, and a less awkward way to move from acquaintance to friend.
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