How To Build Rapport with Strangers

Video games will never replace deep connections with others.

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You have a hard time making friends.

Because you're struggling to communicate.

So you feel there is no one in the world you can truly connect with.

So, what do you do?

*Stay at home .

*Doomscroll.

*Play games.

Which makes you feel lonely.

To break this habit.

I want to help you build rapport with strangers so you can make more friends.

So, what's rapport?

Rapport is a friendly connection between people.

Are here are 3 ways you can build rapport with strangers.

1. Approach People with A Smile and A Compliment

On Tuesdays.

I go to a bike club filled with college students.

At the club, most people keep to themselves or talk to people they know.

When I'm there, I talk to everyone.

I often ask, "Have you met anyone new?"

Many say, "I just ride bikes with everyone; I don't know anyone beyond a superficial level."

One day, a guy asked me, "Gene, everyone here knows you. How are you able to talk to anyone?"

"I'm able to because I take the initiative to build connections with people."

"But how?"

"I start a conversation with a smile and compliment. I walk up to someone, smile, and say, "Hey, I like your bike," or "I like your shirt," or "I like your shoes."

"Oh I see."

"And you know what people do in return?"

"What?"

"They smile and say, "Thank you." Then I ask them more questions to learn more about them, and they ask me questions as well."

You see, its not hard to build rapport with strangers.

But it requires stepping out of your comfort zone.

2. Extend Your Hand and Introduce Yourself

When you extend your hand to shake someone's hand while introducing yourself.

People usually respond in kind.

Why?

Because you've shown interest in them.

One thing you must realize is that extending your hand is risky.

Because the person might not extend theirs.

So, when they do, they are showing some interest in you.

This gives you an opportunity to build rapport.

By asking questions to get to know them.

And vice-versa.

3. Active Listening

Have you ever been in a conversation?

And someone responded to what you were saying.

And you thought.

"Were they even listening to me?"

That happened because the person was hearing you but not listening to you.

Why?

Because they were focused on what they wanted to say.

We are all guilty of doing this.

And active listening is the remedy.

So what is active listening?

Active listening is when you repeat what a person has said back to them.

For example.

Let's say you asked a friend, "Where did you get those shoes?"

Your friend responds, "I got them from Foot Locker for $62, and I really like these shoes."

And you say to them, "You got those shoes at Foot Locker for $62, and you really like them. That's cool, man."

This is active listening.

It's effective because it allows the person to feel:

*Heard

*Understood

*Important

Because they know you listened to them.

And it's a very powerful tool for building rapport with strangers.

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BONUS

Now, the last thing I want to say is this, especially for Millennials and Gen Z.

And that's communication is a two-way street.

Never expect someone else to put in all the work to communicate.

And you make little to no effort.

Because this will frustrate others and make them feel you don't value their time or presence.

And that will keep you from connecting with them.

So, remember that communication is a two-way street, so be sure to put in your share of the effort.

CONCLUSION

These are ways to help you build rapport with strangers.

So, If you're tired of staying home, doomscrolling, and playing games.

Take these practical steps today!

To start building the social life you want because, You Are WORTHY TO BE GREAT!

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