In the Nation Public Radio interview with Nick Mamata, tittled The Paper Market, Mamata is questioned about his article and asked about his additional thoughts on his work at a paper mill company. Nick's voice seemed to be average. However Mamata's diction was somewhat lacking as he sped through his answers. His use of voice tone to convey feeling was also lack luster, his voice remained mostly monotoned throughout the recording.
This recorded interview led me to become less impressed by Mamata than I had been after reading his intriguing narrative. While in his written article he described his past job skillfully, using witty phrases and incorporating his point along with the humorous points in the narrative, in Mamata's recording he comes off as bland, unintellectual, and bland. His absence of diction and emotion in his voice leaves those who did tune in unsatisfied. While his jabs were witty when he put them down on paper hearing him talking about selling out unappreciative clients just seems petty.
The obvious issue with the lack of appeal Mamata has in a taped interview is due to poor public speach, a perfect example of the importance of using the right medium to get your point across. While Mamata is truely adapt in giving a good self portrayal in written form he seriously lacks the charisma in person. Mamata made the right decision when posting his story orginally on the internet rather than starting off on NPR or in a video. Because of his bad pacing and enunciation it is best for Nick to stick to writing down his stories.
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