Interpreting Experiences of a Former President's Relative

The transcript details the author's unexpected journey into interpreting speeches for former Iranian President Katami during his US visit in 2006. Initially hesitant, the author successfully interpreted Katami's speeches, leading to an invitation to interpret at the UN for Ahmed. Despite not being a professional interpreter, the author accepted under the condition of being able to write about the experiences. This opportunity allowed the author to gain insights into Ahmed and his team, and the engagement continued annually without issues.

What was the primary reason the narrator was invited to accompany former President Katami to the United States?

• To manage his travel itinerary

• To assist with translations and advisement

• To act as a bodyguard

• To organize public events

How did the narrator feel about being asked to interpret a speech in Chicago?

• They refused outright

• They were hesitant but agreed

• They were indifferent

• They were confident and eager

What was the narrator's initial reaction to being asked to interpret a speech?

• They declined the offer

• They were unsure and hesitant

• They were excited and immediately agreed

• They were indifferent

What did the narrator have in front of them while interpreting the speech?

• A live translation device

• A dictionary

• A teleprompter

• A translated version of the speech

How did the narrator describe their English skills?

• Fluent but with a strong accent

• Limited to conversational level

• Sounding like an American

• Basic and needing improvement

What condition did the narrator set for interpreting at the UN for Ahmed?

• They wanted a higher payment

• They required a written contract

• They needed a personal assistant

• They wanted to write about the experience

Why did the narrator agree to interpret for Ahmed at the UN?

• They saw it as an interesting opportunity

• They wanted to gain more interpreting experience

• They were offered a large sum of money

• They were pressured by their family

What was one of the benefits the narrator saw in working with Ahmed and his team?

• Receiving public recognition

• Traveling to exotic locations

• Building a closer relationship and understanding

• Gaining financial rewards

Despite writing about their experiences, how did the narrator's relationship with Ahmed's team change?

• They were invited more frequently

• Their relationship remained unaffected

• Their writings were censored

• They were no longer invited

What was the narrator's profession?

• Not a professional interpreter

• Journalist

• Diplomat

• Professional interpreter