The passage discusses the process of interviewing, highlighting its informal nature in daily life and its formal application in research. It emphasizes the importance of rapport and the interactive quality of interviews, as opposed to the traditional, structured approach. The text cites various scholars and practitioners who have explored different aspects of interviewing, such as Aron V. Cicourel's critique of the objectives in interviewing, Spradley and McCurdy's suggestion to interview a limited number of people in depth, and Studs Terkel's belief in the interactive nature of interviews. The passage also includes examples from interviews with artists, photographers, and other individuals, illustrating how these interactions can reveal personal stories and insights. It concludes by noting the challenges and benefits of using the interview method in research, particularly in understanding the perspectives of specific groups or individuals.The passage discusses the process of interviewing, highlighting its informal nature in daily life and its formal application in research. It emphasizes the importance of rapport and the interactive quality of interviews, as opposed to the traditional, structured approach. The text cites various scholars and practitioners who have explored different aspects of interviewing, such as Aron V. Cicourel's critique of the objectives in interviewing, Spradley and McCurdy's suggestion to interview a limited number of people in depth, and Studs Terkel's belief in the interactive nature of interviews. The passage also includes examples from interviews with artists, photographers, and other individuals, illustrating how these interactions can reveal personal stories and insights. It concludes by noting the challenges and benefits of using the interview method in research, particularly in understanding the perspectives of specific groups or individuals.