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TIPS FOR BUILDING INSTANT RAPPORT

Guest post by: Billy Cox

Article Overview: Rapport is the vital ingredient for your success in any endeavor. Unfortunately, most people don’t make rapport building a high priority. Fortunately, there are ten simple steps that will help you gain instant rapport in any situation and connect with any audience.

TIPS FOR BUILDING INSTANT RAPPORT

Rapport is the vital ingredient for your success in any endeavor. Unfortunately, most people don't make rapport building a high priority.

Fortunately, there are ten simple steps that will help you gain instant rapport in any situation and connect with any audience.

• 1) Lead with your hand. Always lead with a firm handshake when meeting and greeting others.
• 2) Look them in the eye. Have good eye contact because this signals that you are a caring and honest person.
• 3) Introduce your name first. In every situation when entering a room introduce yourself and give your name.
• 4) Dress your best. The outside package is what draws people in. You may not be the best looking person in the room but you should always look your best.
• 5) Use positive self-talk. No voice has the power to discourage you as much as your own voice. And, no voice is as critical to success as the words you tell yourself. Be constantly aware of the language you use on yourself.
• 6) Think before you speak. When communicating with others you should listen mostly. Let others finish their conversations and avoid finishing their sentences. Never say two words when one will do. Never talk negative or make excuses. If someone pays you a compliment, be gracious, accept the compliment and say, "Thank you."
• 7) Use good posture. Walk with good posture. Keep your head and chin up. Sit up straight and look forward as much as possible.
• 8) Act like them. People like to hang around people who are like them. This includes voice inflection, posture, hobbies, etc.
• 9) Give them a compliment. Find something you can genuinely complement them for.
• 10) Ask questions. The greatest conversationalists learn to ask good questions and listen closely to the answers.

Remember, there's only one you so be self-confident and courageous. By following these ten steps you will do more than communicate...you will connect.

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