19 de fevereiro de 2008

Como evitar ser citado fora do contexto

O conselho é de Michael Skapinker (Financial Times) em How to avoid being quoted out fo context:

"There are lessons for anyone who speaks to the public.

First, what you say will be summarised, so provide a clear conclusion, such as “on one thing there can be no compromise: we are all subject to British law” and repeat it at every opportunity.

Second, think about how your words can be used, whether by journalists looking for a story or by your opponents. If you say the Republicans had good ideas, insert “not that I agree with them”.

Finally, if you are speaking a language other than your own, make sure someone is ready to jump in to correct you the moment you say something embarrassing."

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