rapport-building
nounUK /ræˈpɔː ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/
US /ræˈpɔːr ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/
The act of making friends and helping people feel comfortable with you.
The teacher spent the first week on rapport-building so the children would trust her.
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2. The process of creating a friendly connection between a professional and a client.
The nurse's rapport-building helped the patient feel safe before surgery.
3. Activities that help a group get along better.
The camp counselors planned rapport-building games for the new campers.
4. The skill of making others feel understood and valued.
Good rapport-building is important for anyone who works with people.