The Recordings
My (lack of) Strategy
I didn't really have a strategy going into this aside from trying to get UF students to take the dollar on campus in Turlington Plaza. I didn't even want to do this exercise to begin with considering the fact that I knew it was going to be difficult for me. Again, my main goal was to just get this over with; especially after the first woman I pitched to.
My Reflection of This Awful Experience
I absolutely hated doing this. I realized one of two things: that I need to plan much better for these types of assignments, and that I need a stronger anxiety medication (I had a mini rage moment at the person helping me film). I also found out that people are generally standoffish about being approached at all. I even had a few instances where I was either ignored or told flat-out no. I'm guessing it was either because they thought there was some catch, or they were just.....not so nice (I'm really tying to put this in a good way). Hopefully the next time I have to do this, if ever, my anxiety isn't as off the wall as it was.
Hi Cheyenne, it made me laugh watching your "free money" videos. It's amazing how uncomfortable and shy people get when someone randomly walks up to them and then offers them a dollar. I think it is because it is so unexpected and most people probably assume that you are trying to sell them on something. I think the one guy who accepted it felt strange about it but could tell you were a normal person after you originally initiated a conversation!
ReplyDeleteYou're definitely not the only person who ran into standoffish people thinking you're weird for giving them $1. I didn't complete this assignment, but you can check out my blog here: http://adventuresinent.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteOn a personal note, as someone who also struggles with some anxiety, planning (A LOT) and trying to play out scenarios in my head help me to cope.
Cheyenne,
ReplyDeleteYou were very brave to do this assignment in Turlington! Turlington gives me major anxiety on a normal day when I don't have to approach people to props for being able to do it! And I'm surprised that some of them took your money without a valid reason! I think the assignment is a lot easier if you come up with a super good reason. People are less likely to be skeptical/weirded out! If you want, check out my post: http://ament3003.blogspot.com/2016/02/free-money.html
Very funny videos. The way your approached the people was hummers as well as surprising for them. I also like how you played with the situation and conversation. I had a bit hard time hearing but overall they were good. I took a more business approach, if you want to check it out here is my link: http://felpar66.blogspot.com/2016/02/free-money.html
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