One of the most common questions I get about engaging in video meetings is whether we should leave our camera on if others have theirs off. Staring at a black box while being the only one on camera can feel jarring, but the short answer is yes—leave it on. This is especially important if we are trying to build rapport with others. Because while it may feel terribly bizarre, as if it’s a one-way relationship, we have to remind ourselves that we should leverage all the cues we can give—our facial expressions, our hand movements, and our overall body language—to become more memorable in the
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