When conducting a preliminary client interview, four strategies the paralegal should use to keep the client calm and focused are __________________, __________________, __________________, and __________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


(Choice of) explain role; dress professionally; place chairs the proper distance apart; maintain eye contact; use checklist; ask questions at a reasonable pace; keep memory aids handy; know
dimensions of interview space

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