The two subjects that I found interesting this chapter were the conversational aspects of interviews and the section on questions. In regard to the conversational aspect of interviews, I resonated with the phrase “interviews are both similar to and different from normal conversations” (p.g. 301). As a journalist, I have to regularly conduct interviews and collect information. It is important for me to make the person I am interviewing feel comfortable, which is where the conversational aspect plays its role. However, the flip side of this is that an interview should not be too casual. It is very difficult to find the balance of professional and comfortable, especially with someone you have never met before. I felt like the textbook did a good job of explaining the ways to be professional, however I wish the author had done more exploration on how to remain comfortable/conversational in interviews.

The second part of this chapter that stood out to me was the section about developing personalized questions. Whenever I have been interviewed, the interviewer always asks if I have any questions at the end. In the past, I usually respond by saying “currently I don’t think so, as I’m just trying to soak in everything we just talked about. However, if I do think of anything, then I will make sure to reach out to you.” The issue with that statement is that I have never reached out afterwards, and honestly I know as I’m saying that, that I never will. After reading about the importance of those questions, I may reconsider how I prepare for and approach an interview.