I think this was actually pretty hard because I'll be honest in saying that I did this at 8 the night it was due so I was trying to walk a fine line of trying not to look really sketchy because there weren't that many people walking around. The two interactions that I filmed were pretty easy though, except the second guy actually turned around after seeing the camera and asked us why we were filming it so I had to try to play that off without telling him exactly. My predictions were wrong because I was successful with all 5 dollar bills because I guess they felt like they had to because of how big the pay it forward culture has taken off, so they felt obligated to help me out. I didn't really make any assumptions about people, I just kind of had to talk to everyone, but I did try to predict how they would react so I could use the recording.
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Free Money
I went to Social 28 and just hung out in front of the building because I always see people walking by there on my way home. I also went into the parking garage because there wasn't as much foot traffic when I did this at night. I'll approach just about anyone that I can find because it's getting late. I think I'll just start the conversation with a simple "excuse me" because it makes it sound like I need help with something and most people will be willing to stop just in case. I think I'll be able to get about 4 out of 5 because it is kind of sketchy to hand someone a dollar bill at night for free.
I think this was actually pretty hard because I'll be honest in saying that I did this at 8 the night it was due so I was trying to walk a fine line of trying not to look really sketchy because there weren't that many people walking around. The two interactions that I filmed were pretty easy though, except the second guy actually turned around after seeing the camera and asked us why we were filming it so I had to try to play that off without telling him exactly. My predictions were wrong because I was successful with all 5 dollar bills because I guess they felt like they had to because of how big the pay it forward culture has taken off, so they felt obligated to help me out. I didn't really make any assumptions about people, I just kind of had to talk to everyone, but I did try to predict how they would react so I could use the recording.
I think this was actually pretty hard because I'll be honest in saying that I did this at 8 the night it was due so I was trying to walk a fine line of trying not to look really sketchy because there weren't that many people walking around. The two interactions that I filmed were pretty easy though, except the second guy actually turned around after seeing the camera and asked us why we were filming it so I had to try to play that off without telling him exactly. My predictions were wrong because I was successful with all 5 dollar bills because I guess they felt like they had to because of how big the pay it forward culture has taken off, so they felt obligated to help me out. I didn't really make any assumptions about people, I just kind of had to talk to everyone, but I did try to predict how they would react so I could use the recording.
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I think that you did a rally good job on this assignment. I figured that it might be difficult to give away money to people without them being super suspicious as well, but you did a really good job at convincing them. From the videos you put up, the people did not seem to be put off at all either. I did not get to video mine but I would have tried not to do it at night for the reason that it would be more difficult. You can see my blog post at: http://saraheverts.blogspot.com/2016/02/free-money.html
ReplyDeleteGood idea on the pay it forward excuse and having someone hold the camera. I also enjoyed your last minute video and how sketchy ya’ll looked. I just filmed myself and made up a fake business that was giving away money and worse comes to worse you could run away and it’s not like they will throw it away. Check out my blog at http://mrdreaces.blogspot.com/2016/02/free-money.html
ReplyDeleteGood evening Dylan, not an easy exercise so I commend you! The pay it forward idea was genius but still, until you get that part out, I can see where people would be nervous having someone come up and talk to them at night...in a parking garage. But it's a good exercise to show you how difficult cold calling for sales is but you looked pretty relaxed. Good luck in the rest of the course.
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