Gabriel, a police officer, enters an interrogation room to speak with a suspect. Rather than immediately jumping in to talk about the crime, he instead starts by talking about the weather and asking the suspect how their day is going. What is Gabriel MOST likely trying to do by opening the conversation this way?

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solicit an immediate confession

solicit an immediate confession

build rapport

build rapport

teach co-workers new interviewing strategies

teach co-workers new interviewing strategies

show the suspect respect

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Gabriel is MOST likely trying to build rapport. By starting the conversation with casual topics like the weather and the suspect's day, he aims to create a more relaxed atmosphere, which can help facilitate open communication and make the suspect more willing to talk.