'How does Jonathan Ross Flout the Conventions of Conversations and Interviews?’
In a good interview, the interviewer pays a great deal of attention to the interviewee, often asking them questions about their life, work, character and ideals. The purpose of the interview is to understand the interviewee. There should be more talking from the interviewee, and it should be done in a polite and formal manner. Jonathon Ross breaks these conventions by dominating the conversation, using informal language, using inappropriate terms of address, and sarcasm.
In the interview with Lady Gaga, Jonathan Ross completely dominates the conversation, often talking on continuously until finally asking her questions, clearly making Lady Gaga feel uncomfortable throughout the show. He leads the conversation fully, often receiving short answers from Gaga. Jonathan breaks the conventions of conversation, often leaving Gaga feeling uncomfortable.
Ross also used informal language, sarcasm, and inappropriate terms of address. He regards Gaga as a “cheeky minx”, uses the word “ ‘cos” and uses sarcasm when calling her “mistress of the quick change”. He completely breaks the conventions of a good interview because he acts to casual with Gaga. An interview should be kept respectful and polite, but he continues to be rude and sarcastic, causing Lady Gaga’s responses to be vague, like when he asks her if the love of her fans was satisfying to her, even though it started out with an interest in what the
