International Tutors' Magazine December 2018 | Page 18

INTERNATIONAL TUTORS’ MAGAZINE
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018
DIFFERENT ROLES,
DIFFERENT EMOTIONS
BY CATHERINE DAI LITING
On 4 October, a competitive tryout was
held at EdUHK for potential new members
of a dancing team, attracting a wealth of
dancing amateurs. The newcomers looked
nervous and excited, while the judges
looked kind and professional. A thought-
provoking phenomenon you can discover
is that people’s emotions are always
influenced by their position. On the one
hand, interviewees tend to be constrained
and uneasy. On the other hand, judges
tend to be relaxed and focused. What
would the judges feel if standing in the
position of the potential candidates?
Would they still be relaxed and focused?
It is interesting to see in these photos how
position is linked to emotions. Cultivating
the awareness of how your emotions
are affected by your circumstances, and
learning how to adjust your mentality
accordingly is of great significance if you
want to be harmonious with the external
world. I believe this would definitely
lead to a successful and smoother life. v
Bottom: All the candidates are completely absorbed by the instructor’s demonstration, keen to
pick up the moves as quickly as possible.
Bottom: The judges are listening to the candidates’
presentation with great expectations and
enthusiasm.
Top: All the candidates are completely absorbed
by the instructor’s demonstration, keen to pick up
the moves as quickly as possible.
photos by Catherine Dai Liting
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