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Editorial note
This article explains general findings from interpersonal-communication research. It does not claim that any single conversational behavior guarantees liking, friendship, romance, or a second date. The examples are generalized and contain no identifying personal information. “Self-disclosure value” and “replyability” are practical labels used in this article, not validated psychological scales.
