Articles - Rapport

Building rapport is at the heart of great customer service. This section brings together expert tips, training insights, and real-world examples on how to connect with customers and create positive, lasting impressions. Explore the role of tone, empathy, and active listening in developing trust and understanding. You will also find guidance on overcoming barriers such as difficult calls or scripted interactions, along with coaching techniques to help advisors sound more natural and authentic. With the right approach, rapport can turn everyday conversations into genuine relationships that improve satisfaction and loyalty.

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How to Deal With the “Know-It-All” Customer
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The Top 10 Call-Closing Statement Examples
Reassurance Statements for Customer service
Reassurance Statements in Customer Service – With Examples
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15 Examples of Probing Questions for Customer Service
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15 Ways to Build Rapport With Customers
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The Top 10 Acknowledgement Statements for Customer Service
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How to Deliver Bad News in Customer Service
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Empathy Statements for Customer Service With Examples
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The Top 25 Positive Words and Phrases for Customer Service
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Lessons From the Frontline: How to Build Customer Trust
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10 Ways to Say “Sorry For the Inconvenience Caused”
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What Is Rapport?
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Customer Service Emails and Letters: How to Review and Improve Your Templates
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7 Key Ideas for Winning Customer Loyalty
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4 Team-Building Games for the Contact Centre
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25 Affirmative Words and Statements to Support Customers
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The Best Ways to Start and End a Customer Conversation
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Customer Service Language – With Examples
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Why Should Your Customers Remain Customers?
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13 Clever Tactics for Dealing With an Angry Phone Call
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How to Deal With a Talkative Customer
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Customer Service: 50 Nice Words to Say to Someone
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Customer Service Language: Changing the Language of Your Contact Centre
Rapport Building With Angry Customers – With Examples