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What does it mean?
Audiences expect misery from blues singers.
In plain terms
People want singers to be sad.
What can you take from it?
Expectations shape performance.

Where it applies

  • performing art
  • dealing with critics

Putting it to work

  • recognizing expectations

Questions to consider

  • What do people expect?
  • How do you perform?

Another view

Not all audiences want misery.

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