DNA and Communications Part II with Shannon Christmas

12/04/15 • 75 min

Have you had your DNA tested and don't know what to do or say to your newly discovered relatives? Corresponding and conversing with unknown relatives found via DNA testing can present family members and genealogists with as many challenges as opportunities. Learn how to initiate a fruitful dialogue, double response rates, and clear a path to genealogical discovery with these tried-and-true communication techniques. Join Shannon Christmas to discuss what you may need to say and do to take your DNA results to the next level. Communications is key to getting the answers to many of your DNA question

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