One of the first steps in the active listening process and
in any verbal connection you're trying to make with someone including your new
boss your new boyfriend/girlfriend or a new friend in general, is to build
rapport. It’s the process of getting to know
each other. The foundation in getting to
what your goal is. The old saying, first
impressions last forever to some degree is very true. The first moments of a
conversation with someone are the most important. In my opinion the best way to
start to build rapport and open up the lines of communication in any situation
is to simply ask questions. People love to talk about themselves and the
attentive listener is the person they want to talk to.
