Television is a great leveler. You always end up sounding like the people who ask the questions.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Television forces interviewees to adopt the tone and style of their interrogators.
- In plain terms
- On TV, you end up sounding like the people who question you.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect media formats to shape how you express yourself.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much do platforms change us?
- Who controls the conversation?
Another view
Skilled speakers can often resist shifting their tone entirely.
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