Today we are going back to attitude.  When you are building rapport with someone, your attitude is an essential component to your success.

Do you want to be around someone who is angry or rude?  Would you pick this person as your best friend?

What kind of attitude would you look for in a new friend?

List as many as you can.

Here are some we came up with:

cheerful
confident
enthusiastic
enjoyable
excited
friendly
grateful
happy
helpful
interested
joyful
loving
optimistic
warm
welcoming

Did you come up with any more?

What kind of attitude would you stay away from?

List them.

Here are the ones we came up with:

agitated
angry
annoyed
blah
bored
cool
frustrated
impatient
irritated
mean
miserable
mocking
pessimistic
rude
sarcastic

If you expect to make friends or even meet someone and make a favorable impression, choose an attitude from your first “new friend” list and you can’t go wrong.