Monday, September 13, 2010

Chapter Nine "Interviewing"

     This chapter on interviewing explains to the reader what exactly they should be looking for when interviewing someone, and the gestures and body language, along with the composition of the questions, must be formatted intelligently and keenly to bring about the intended effect. Though I am extremely interested in writing and literature, I'm not a journalist at all. I feel uncomfortable asking people intimate questions and chancing their rage and anger when they feel I've portrayed them negatively in an article. No thanks.
     But either way, I liked that this book had a chapter about interviewing, because if used correctly the interviewer can create an atmosphere sufficient for the interviewee to feel comfortable enough to talk truthfully. So while I myself never volunteer myself to be in situations like these, I admire the way this book sets the guidelines.

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