When interpreting, convey an interest in your listeners’ subject. Try to communicate humour if the original does and show that you take an interest in what you are doing.

In a number of respects, interpreting is like acting. Do not let your audience slip from your grasp. Watch the delegates listening to you for their reactions and hold their attention by being convincing and accurate. Make them forget they are hearing the speaker through an interpreter. Be helpful. Always quote document references clearly, if possible twice. When documents are being distributed, if a speaker is not using a mike a reading too fast, ask your listeners for assistance if appropriated. Do not shout into the mike or bang on the window, calm measured requests for help, uttered over the mike, are more effective.

If you have a chronic cough, from smoking or a chest infection, try not to make a noise while a mike is switched on, either yours or your colleague’s: it is unpleasant for the delegates and my disturb the other interpreter’s concentration.

Do not make remarks about delegates. Mikes are sometimes left on by mistake.

V. CONTACT WITH DELEGATES
During the meeting, try to be an ambassador for the profession and the colleague who recruited you. Good communication with delegates and organisers make for good interpretation.

Coffee breaks, receptions, luncheons and dinners afford opportunities for improving the image of the profession. If you have a question for a delegate introduce yourself and put a question succinctly. Do not monopolise the delegate’s attention as meetings give participants a chance to make contacts and deal with business or professional matters. If the interpreters take up too much time, it may well be resented.

Always dress to fit in with the meeting, not for the effect. You may find yourself having to interpret in consecutive at a luncheon or because the equipment is out of order.

If a delegate compliments you, be loyal to your colleagues and include them in the tribute. Try to cover up for any shortcomings in the team and never criticise colleagues to others.

It is not considered ethical to distribute visiting cards and telephone numbers to participants.

If somebody mentions recruiting you for another meeting, there are two ways of handling the situation. If you have been re

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