In this activity, you are given five (5) different scenarios.
Based on the scenario, determine what is the purpose of each the interview.
This activity is based on Chapter 5-Formulating Your Purpose Page 71.
Scenario 1- To complete your research project for your intercultural communication class, you must interview someone from a different cultural background than yourself and write a report about their answers.
Scenario 2- Your grandmother first immigrated to the USA as a refugee escaping a war-torn country. You don't know much about what happened, how she escaped, or why she decided to move to America, so you've decided to interview her.
Scenario 3- You just got two job offers from different companies! You have one week to decide where you want to work. Luckily, you have acquaintances who work at each company, and they're both willing to be interviewed. They're not familiar with your boss or the specific job you'll be doing, but they can tell you what it's like to work at that company.
Scenario 4- You have never been to Japan before, and are planning a trip there next year. Your roommate's friend is from Japan, and has agreed to answer your questions.
Scenario 5- Your neighborhood has always been very safe. Recently, however, there have been a number of break-ins during the daytime and three cars have been stolen from driveways. You and five neighbors met a week ago to discuss possible ways to make the neighborhood safe again. You have agreed to survey residents of the area to determine their interest in forming and being part of a neighborhood watch.
