What's the Most (and Least) Helpful Thing to Text a Friend Before Their Audition?

What's the right thing to say to someone before a high-pressure event? Good luck? You'll do great? Just breathe? Research suggests that a text message from a significant other can attenuate their stress response - but not any old message will do.

What's the Most (and Least) Helpful Thing to Text a Friend Before Their Audition?

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