Which term describes rapport formed due to shared associations rather than direct interaction?

• A. Rapport by similarity
• B. Formal rapport
• C. Rapport by chance
• D. Rapport by shared goals

Answer: (C)

Rapport by chance is when you sense a connection with someone because of shared associations in your surroundings or backgrounds, not because you’ve interacted directly. This happens through incidental links—like both having grown up in the same town, attending the same event, or sharing a mutual cultural reference—which creates familiarity and ease without purposeful conversation. That makes it the best description for rapport formed due to shared associations rather than direct interaction. For example, two strangers at a party discover they both grew up in the same neighborhood and instantly feel at ease. By contrast, rapport by similarity relies on recognized traits after some interaction, rapport by shared goals comes from collaborating toward common objectives, and formal rapport involves an official or structured relationship rather than an incidental connection.