The Human Zoo2000

[Amit pulls a chair up between Kathryn and George, who have already established a friendship]

Narrator:
Just by choosing where to sit, Amit substantially increases his chances of making a good impression.

Philip Zimbardo:
In a situation that seems as innocuous as walking into a room where there are other people...

Mark McDermott:
[encouraging] Hm.

Philip Zimbardo:
...you know, where you choose to sit, uh, has a big impact on how comfortable you will then feel. If you're right in the center, where conversation has to be directed towards you...

Mark McDermott:
[encouraging] Mm-hm.

Philip Zimbardo:
...then you're never gonna be on the outside.

Narrator:
And in seconds, Amit is already at the heart of the group.