David Feldman Worldwide

To interrupt or not to interrupt, that is the question.
Required Required Question(s)
Required 1.

If someone is speaking extremely fast and you are not getting the complete record, what do you typically do?
Interrupt immediately
Wait until a break to clarify
Rely on your your audio back-up to fix later
Other  
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Required 2.

If multiple parties are speaking at the same time and you are not getting the complete record, what do you typically do?
Interrupt immediately
Wait until a break to clarify
Rely on your audio back-up to fix later
Other  
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Required 3.

If you cannot understand one or more of the parties due to their accent or they are speaking too softly and you are not getting the complete record, what do you typically do?
Interrupt immediately
Wait until break to clarify
Rely on your audio back-up to fix later
Other  
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4.

Do you have any suggestions on what court reporters can do to better handle interruptions?
 

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5.

Do you have any suggestions on what court reporting agencies can do to help the court reporter limit the need to interrupt (please do not include in your answer providing in advance word lists, words of art, names and previous transcripts).
 

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6.

What are the craziest/funniest things that have happened to you that are relevant to whether or not to interrupt?
 

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Required 7.

How many years of court reporting experience do you have?
Less than 10 years
10 - 20 years
21+ years
Required 8.

What is the max rate of speed that you estimate you can write without excessive dropped words.
Less than 200 WPM
200 - 225 WPM
226 - 250 WPM
Greater than 250 WPM
I have no idea
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