The Art of Man-on-the-Street Interviews

Have you ever observed the busy people of the street? Do they arouse your infinite thinking? The man-on-the-street interview may become a popular word because it is new. The man-on-the-street interview is an interview in which a reporter hits the streets with a cameraman to interview people on the spot. 【小题1】 But with these tips, your first man-on-the-street interview experience can be easy.

When your boss or professor sends you out to do man-on-the-street interviews for a story, think about the topic and develop a list of about ten general questions relating to it. For example, if your topic is about environmental problems in America, you might ask, “Why do you think environmental protection is important in America?” 【小题2】

Hit the streets with confidence. As you approach people, be polite. Say, “Excuse me, I work for a certain well-known TV or radio station, and I was wondering if you could share your opinion about this topic.” This is a quick way to get people to warm up to you.

【小题3】 If someone tells you she is not interested, move on to the next person. Keep in mind that not everyone wants to be interviewed, so don’t get hung up on it.

Limit your time. Each interview that you get on the street shouldn’t be longer than ten minutes. As soon as you get the answer you need, move on to the next person. Make sure that as you go from interview to interview, you are getting a variety of answers. A safe number of interviews to conduct is about six to ten. 【小题4】

For the media, the ability to increase ratings and influence may be the only meaning they want. In fact, different people have different views towards the interview. Someone says this should be the product of the fast-food information age.

Balance Self-care and Caring for Others

How do I balance self-care and caring for others? If you are asking this question, you are one of those people who tend to be selfless. 【小题1】. So, how do you strike a balance?

Avoid killing the goose. 【小题2】, you are going to kill the goose. If you work at a homeless shelter 50 hours a week for two weeks and then quit because you are extremely exhausted, it won’t do nearly as much good as if you work five hours a week all year round. Kind people usually fall into a trap—they try to do so much-good but they don’t realize that more is not always better.

【小题3】. You don’t always have to sacrifice a lot to do something good. This doesn’t mean that personal sacrifice is bad, but giving a friend the money that you and your family need to spend on food or rent isn’t a great plan. 【小题4】. You can still support and encourage friends, but you don’t have to make great sacrifices to care for someone.

Know the importance of self-care. This is something that every new parent eventually has to figure out: having that fist date away from the child can be a guilty experience, but it is better for the child to be sent to his or her grandparents’ once in a while so that the parents can relax themselves and have a good time. 【小题5】.

Taking care of yourself, if you are encouraging or supporting someone, is taking care of them. It makes you strong, and then you can pass that strength on to them.

Here are some ways you can change your inner thoughts to stop stress having an effect on your mental and physical health.

Exercise can be used as a tool to enable you to deal with stress. The feel-good chemicals released(释放)by the brain when you exercise give a sense of well-being and calm. 【小题1】 You can then face any trouble in your life with more confidence.

【小题2】 You can keep a diary to write down your thoughts and record successes you are thankful for. This will make sure the positive things are more important in your mind. This can remind you that whatever stress there is, good things are still happening to you and you’re still progressing and succeeding in life.

Having some people who support you helps you to feel calm. When you meet with difficulties, there are people who will have your back. You feel much less stressed when you have friends and family on your side. Build your support network by giving to others when they need you.【小题3】

Tiredness, the inability to think straight and sleep deprivation (缺乏) make you feel stressed. Improving sleep quality itself does a lot in reducing stress. 【小题4】 You can also try practicing breathing and relaxation. Keep your bedroom as a cool and calm place.

Make sure you are giving yourself some time in your week.【小题5】 Schedule “me time” and time to practice self-care. Spare time to do what you enjoy and find fun. It’s necessary to help you feel strong and able to deal with stress.