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How to establish rapport

1. Quotable quote

J. Allan in 'The power of persuasion', Management Accounting, December 1996, p. 26.

"Total rapport is where you feel comfortable with another person, comfortable enough to trust them. You feel it because they seem to understand your viewpoint and your way of thinking or doing things."

2. Quotable quote

Richard Storey, The Influencing Pocketbook, Management Pocketbooks, Alresford, Hants, 2001.

"Rapport is the most important process in influencing others. It is vital if you want to maintain a relationship. Without it, you are unlikely to achieve willing agreement in terms of what you want. People who have excellent rapport with others create harmonious relationships based on trust and understanding of mutual needs."

3. Viewpoint

Richard Storey, The Influencing Pocketbook, Management Pocketbooks, Alresford, Hants, 2001.

"Rapport is the cornerstone of all mutually effective relationships. It needs constant vigilance and nurturing to keep it alive and effective." …