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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The Best Ways to Start and End a Customer Conversation
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Customer Service Language – With Examples
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10 Ways to Say “Sorry For the Inconvenience Caused”
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Time for a call centre exchange?
How do I – Build Rapport With Callers?
Call Control Techniques: How to Present Options to Customers
How to Survive and Prosper in a Multilingual Contact Centre
Recorded Webinar: How to Improve Rapport with the Customer
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What Is Rapport?
10 Closing Techniques for Inbound Sales Advisors
A is for Assertiveness
Recorded Webinar :Building a Positive Culture in the Contact Centre
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What the Experts Recommend: Team-Building Games and Exercises
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How to Deal With the “Know-It-All” Customer
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Should We Call Customers by Name?
How Can Agents Sound More Authentic?
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Lessons From the Frontline: How to Build Customer Trust
6 Strategies for Building Agent Confidence in Telesales
How to Build Customer Trust From the Contact Centre
Rapport Building With Angry Customers – With Examples
Rapport-Building Tips
Training Cheat Sheet – Building Great Rapport
7 Ways to Build an Emotional Connection With Callers
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Cultural Intelligence: What it Can do for Offshorers