3 basic+6 extra rapport techniques that help create outstanding service to drive performence.

Few techniques to help your organization to build rapport.

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Building rapport with your customers is an essential skill.

Chance are, you’re using a lot of these skills already, so be on the lookout for familiar techniques. I also encourage you to identify a few new ideas that you can try as well as techniques you know, but could use more often.

A great starting point is to think about how people build rapport with you, when you are a customer.

• What is it that people do to make you feel welcome?
• What steps do they take to build a positive relationship with you?

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Techniques to build rapport

Warm greetings. always greet your customers with enthusiasm to make them feel welcome.

Personalized service. try to learn your customers’ interests and preferences, so you can make them feel special.

Sincere thank you. let your customer know that you appreciate their business