Talking

22. No swearing - ‘idiot’ is fine, though ;)23. Keep eye contact with anyone you interview24. Mic in your left hand if your interviewee is on your left, andin your right hand if they’re on your right25. Make sure your mic isn’t ‘hot’ before saying something youdon’t want the public to hear26. If you host a lot, use your own professional in-ear earphones- less mess, more quality27. Don’t forget to breathe28. Learn how to tie a tie or find someone who knows how to29. Try and avoid stripes on clothing - it makes the cameras goweird30. Pay attention to your producer - they will be your bestfriend when things go wrong31. If you’re a host onstage, insist on having a preview monitor(sometimes called a PGM)32. Never highlight or bring attention to production errorswhile on screen or mic33. Always double check your mic is turned on before yoursegment or interview88