Communication Professor Reacts to Tom Cruise Interview on 60 Minutes

The video tutorial analyzes an interview between Peter Overton and Tom Cruise on Australian 60 Minutes. The focus is on assertiveness and maintaining boundaries during conversations. The interview, initially about promoting a movie, shifts to personal topics, including Tom's family and ex-wife Nicole Kidman. Tom demonstrates assertive communication by setting boundaries when questions become too personal. The tutorial provides insights into nonverbal cues and strategies for maintaining control in conversations. It concludes with advice on using humor and direct communication to handle boundary-crossing effectively.

What was Tom Cruise promoting during the interview?

How did Peter's questioning style affect the tone of the interview?

How does Tom Cruise describe his approach to parenting?

What impact did Tom's family background have on him as a father?

What was Tom's reaction to questions about his ex-wife, Nicole Kidman?

What assertive behaviors did Tom exhibit in response to Peter's questions?

How did Tom communicate his discomfort during the interview?

What can we learn from Tom's approach to maintaining boundaries during the interview?

What does Tom mean when he says, 'Put your manners back in'?

What advice was given regarding how Tom could have handled the interview differently?