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Brit Morse

To accept or decline: Here's how you should treat LinkedIn requests from strangers

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It happens to a lot of us. A new LinkedIn connection request pops up without a note, a message, or a reason. Perhaps the person shares a few mutual connections, but they’re essentially a stranger. 

Some people are willing to accept any request that comes their way. Others, however, are more guarded, and looking to connect only with people they know personally. But the question remains: Should you accept or decline LinkedIn invitations from an unknown person? 

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