Evgeny Morozov

However revolutionary it may be, the Internet still hasn't altered the basic law of human communication: Being nice to your interlocutors is a good way to start any negotiations, particularly, when being hostile is an open invitation for a cyber-fight.

Belarusian Writer

Joseph Brodsky

I don't suppose that I know more about life than anyone of my age, but it seems to me that, in the capacity of an interlocutor, a book is more reliable than a friend or a beloved.

American Poet

Margo Jefferson

I'm a chronicler of Negroland, a participant-observer, an elegist, dissenter, and admirer; sometime expatriate, ongoing interlocutor.

American Critic

Zbigniew Brzezinski

The Chinese are really good at diplomacy - and even at making their interlocutors feel very uncomfortable.

American Politician

Shows you're actively engaged in a conversation with your interlocutor.

Active Listening

A conversation should involve a balanced exchange of dialogue between interlocutors.

Equal Exchange

Use a respectful and considerate tone when addressing your interlocutor.

Respectful Tone

Used in debates or discussions with a structured format.

Formal Context

An interlocutor in a debate provides counterpoints to the opposing view.

Counterpoints

Interlocutors must use critical thinking to challenge and answer queries.

Critical Thinking

In theater, the interlocutor breaks the 'fourth wall' to address the audience.

Direct Address

Helps to set the scene or explain the story to the audience.

Expository Role

Used to pull the audience into the performance and engage them emotionally.

Engage the Audience

 song and dance and speech, interspersed with stump speeches, jokes, musical interludes and theatrical skits. The cast included a roster of recurring characters. The interlocutor acted as the emcee.