Tip 16: Squelch the Nervous Habits
When taping a television interview, be aware of your nervous habits–they distract from what you’re saying. Don’t play with your hair, fiddle with your jewelry or tug at your clothing. Your hands should be well-rested in your lap throughout the interview. Always check the mirror before going in front of the camera. You’re less apt to fidget if you know you look put together.
Example An interviewee on a television talk show kept pulling up his sock throughout the entire interview. It was a nervous habit, but it was highly distracting to the audience.
