For this exercise, I chose to interview anybody that was outside in my surrounds and was willing to participate. Two of the people I interviewed were from the complex I live in. The other two were coming from varies bus stops of the places I was going to. The last person I interviewed was walking her dog in a recreation center. Everyone has unmet needs and something I thought of asking that would relate to everyone is relationship problems, either with family, friends or significant other. Here are the questions I asked each participant:
1) What is your name?
2) Are you a student? If so what is your major? Or are you just working?
3) What are some of the challenges you deal with relationships whether it is with your family, friends or significant other?
4) How does that interfere with school and/or work?
5) Is it a daily struggle or occasionally?
6) How do you deal with these situations?
From conducting this interview, I learned that people have different ways of expressing themselves when it comes to their relationships, whether is with friends, family or significant others. I learned that even people from various age groups have similar problems and/or situations. No matter how old you are or where you come from there is no such thing as a “perfect relationship”. Every person comes with baggage and you have to learn to either deal with it or move on. I really enjoyed doing these interviews due to the fact that it was sincere, straightforward and let me mention, challenging as well. Once I was able to convince complete strangers to open up to me about their relationships while I filmed them even if it was for only 2-3 minutes. I realize how crazy and personal it all was. Some people refused while others were more than happy to help me, I’m really thankful and proud to have put this together.
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ReplyDeleteHey Daniela:
ReplyDeleteI believe your assignment is really nice. You see, trying to get people to open to you can be really difficult. I can't imagine how challenging that must have been for you. It is true that people have different ways to express themselves, but if I know something about it is that people will open to you when they can relate to you, perhaps you can share a personal story or situation regarding the point you are trying to make. Hopefully it is helpful. Keep it up!
Here is the link to my personal challenge, hopefully you can check it out and give me some feedback: http://cabuawad.blogspot.com/2016/01/customer-interviews-no1.html
Daniela,
ReplyDeleteI really like your opportunity- not everyone would think to ask about relationships. I sure wouldn't! But you are right. As humans, we interact with others every day, so we are bound to have relationships with others. There is no such thing as a perfect relationship, and even if there was I wouldn't want it. I noticed there wasn't a video attached to your blog post, did you forget to add it? I too got my subjects to open up. Check out my blog post here: http://taylertibbits.blogspot.com/2016/01/customer-interviews-no-1.html