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Mirror Last 3 Words

Repeat last 3 words in questioning tone — opponent elaborates.

5 min Intermediate

Goal

Make opponent reveal deeper info without sounding interrogative.

Steps

  1. 1
    Listen to sentence.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
New info.

Evidence base

School: FBI

Founders: Chris Voss (2016)

Voss.

Keywords

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Mirror Last 3 Words" take?
This exercise takes about 5 minutes, practiced with another person in a Inner dialogue format.
When will I notice the effect of "Mirror Last 3 Words"?
New info. In the short term: Deeper understanding.
Is "Mirror Last 3 Words" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on FBI (Chris Voss (2016)). Voss.
Is "Mirror Last 3 Words" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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