Lie. One of the most dangerous temptations journalists should avoid is spinning an innocent—and false—story to government officials or difficult sources in order to get an interview. Better to tell the truth than end up barred from ever entering that country again, Ms. Allam advisess.
A couple of tips:
1. Be honest.
2. Be the "gray man." Probably not a wise idea to sport that turquoise halter top in Iraq.
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Abby D. Phillip is a junior Social Studies concentrator at Harvard College. She is now a News Executive Editor for The Harvard Crimson and covered College Life for two years as a reporter.
June Wu is a sophomore Economics concentrator at Harvard College. She currently covers central administration for The Crimson.
Aonya D. McCruiston is Assistant News Editor of the Wellesley News. A junior double majoring in Political Science and Media Studies, she is interested in broadcast journalism, multimedia, and public affairs.
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