{"id":8446,"date":"2022-08-24T08:00:02","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T08:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/?p=8446"},"modified":"2023-01-23T15:27:13","modified_gmt":"2023-01-23T15:27:13","slug":"what-is-rapport-building","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/what-is-rapport-building\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Rapport 101: What Does It Mean to Build Rapport?"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s a phrase you’ve heard before, but what <\/span>is <\/span><\/i>rapport building?<\/span><\/p>\n

Let’s talk about this <\/span>intangible but utterly vital skill<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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First, let’s define “rapport.”<\/b><\/h2>\n

Merriam-Webster<\/span><\/a> defines “rapport” as “a friendly, harmonious relationship.” <\/span>It basically means getting along with people!<\/b><\/p>\n

So, <\/span>rapport building is the skill of developing harmonious relationships<\/b>. You are probably building rapport every day. When? Collaborating with new colleagues, bonding with your intramural softball team, making new friends at brewery trivia.<\/span><\/p>\n

Think of building rapport as a relationship-themed mosaic art piece.<\/b><\/h3>\n

From far away, it looks seamless. Up close, however, <\/span>it is comprised of many little pieces<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, I want to talk about those little pieces that make building rapport what it is.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Four<\/span>#1: Establishing Connections and Relationships<\/b><\/h2>\n

Building rapport means building strong relationships. We do this for many reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n

Happiness<\/b><\/h3>\n

When you get along with people, your day is brighter and easier.<\/span><\/p>\n

Imagine going into an office every day and seeing people with whom you just don’t… gel.<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

You feel uncomfortable approaching their desks. You feel coldness from them when you make a suggestion. You breathe a sigh of relief every day when the clock<\/a> strikes 5pm.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, imagine working with a group of people you enjoy!<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

You’ve asked about their work styles, so you know the best ways to approach them. You bond over mutual interests in visual art and<\/span> Italian food<\/span><\/a>. So your communication is about more than just work. You <\/span>laugh<\/span><\/i> every day. You’re happy to head home at 5pm, but you are looking forward to seeing these people tomorrow.<\/span><\/p>\n

The time you’ve spent building rapport with your coworkers helped you become friendly. Now, your office environment is welcoming and upbeat!<\/b><\/p>\n

Community and Safety<\/b><\/h3>\n

It may sound odd, but <\/span>building rapport is a life survival skill<\/b>. Who do you call on in the case of an emergency? Chances are, it’s someone with whom you have built rapport.<\/span><\/p>\n