8.28 Self-teaching questions: Exercise 4

An interviewee at the last moment decides he has only 10 minutes to talk and no time to let you into his lab. Below are five possible reactions. In what situations are each of these reactions a good choice?

1. Explain why it is important for the scientist to cooperate with the journalist, why the scientist needs TV publicity. Evoke the interest of scientist – millions of viewers might see him. On the other hand, induce his concern that he will be ignored next time if he does not dedicate time and effort to explain everything to you.
2. Arrange a new date and time for the shoot.
3. Make a quick interview. Ask the most important question first and try to extend this interview as much as possible.
4. After making a short interview, try to point out why it would be good to let the crew into the lab.
5. Skip the shooting entirely and don´t cooperate with this scientist anymore.

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