Muneer A. Rasheed
on
"Conversation Rapport"

When attaining conversational rapport your goal is to reach a connection with others over a common topic of interest.

Does this mean you should nod your head in agreement like one of those dashboard ornaments in your car that has that constantly nods up and down?

Emphatically No!

I hope I said that strong enough.

It means, to have a range of intellectual interest as to engage people with questions, comments and opinions without being an expert.

In addition, it is also healthy for all involved to push back during the encounter to give it more spice.

What do I mean by Push back? Ask the Who What When Where Why and How questions.

• Who else supports that premise?

• What are you really saying?

• Where does that leave room for alternatives?

• Why do you say that given xyz can to different conclusions?

• How does that apply to today economy etc?

You ask these types of questions not in an argumentative manner, but in a way that enriches the encounter.

The lively exchange will be appreciated long after it has ended and those involved will look forward to the next encounter.

However, there is one caveat: It is important during the exchange to not dominate the ”air time”.

It is prudent to remember that in having a dicussion, it is just as much about listening as it is about speaking.

Building “Rapport” with strangers can be an exciting experience when you add some “Push Back!”

For another tool on How You Can Become a Better Communicator Click Here!

Communication can be very fulfilling when it is at a deeper level which You can achieved through rapport!

Salaam (peace)

Muneer A. Rasheed

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