Me: Okay, thank you so much for your time. I’d like to ask you a few questions about my legacy and how you have been perceived from different perspectives. Okay, let’s get started. First question: What kind of person did you think I was when you first met me?
Friend: Okay, so basically, I thought you were a very introverted person at first because I saw you sitting alone by yourself, and you seemed to really enjoy spending time alone. So you seemed like a kind of “mind your own business” person.
Me: Alright, thank you so much. I’m so glad to hear that. Since you mentioned that I looked pretty introverted at first, I’m also curious what gave you that impression. Was it from my first look, or was there something specific that made you think that?
Friend: It was kind of from your first look and what you were doing, because you looked a bit intimidating, kind of depressed, and you were also trying to do things on your computer by yourself. So you seemed kind of introverted.
Me: Okay, thank you. Question number two: Was there a moment where your perception of me shifted significantly?
Friend: Yes. It was when we were talking during study hall. I talked to you, and you were actually really talkative, and that changed how I felt. You did not seem as introverted as I first thought. Basically, you were a really kind friend, and you shared your thoughts and emotions really freely. You also gave a lot of good advice. So when I first talked to you, my perception changed.
Me: Oh, really? Yeah. I really appreciate that. Anyway, thank you for sharing that. I would like to ask: was it a specific moment, or was it more of a gradual change?
Friend: It was more of a gradual change.
Me: Okay, next question. If I am graduating from high school, what do you think students or my friends will remember me for?
Friend: I think students will probably remember you as a really interesting person, because even though you do not talk a lot, you have a lot of great ideas.
Me: Oh, thank you. So let me just ask this: do you think I have influenced you in any way? If so, how has that happened?
Friend: You influenced me by telling me not to care so much about what other people think. There was a time when I felt really bad, and when I talked to you, you told me not to care so much about how other people saw me. That influenced me a lot.
Me: I see. Do you think that influence has lasted, or was it just temporary?
Friend: I feel like that influence has lasted, because it made me more confident.
Me: Thank you for sharing that. I want to ask something related: what do you think I brought into this group or community that might not have been there otherwise?
Friend: I think you brought really thoughtful ideas into this group, and those might not have been there otherwise, especially because you do not usually talk that much.
Me: Okay, last question of this interview. What do you think my biggest strength is, and does it ever become a weakness?
Friend: I feel like your biggest strength is being really patient with other people and giving them really great advice. I do not think it becomes a weakness, because you are always trying to help other people and give thoughtful advice. So no, I would not say it is a weakness. I think it is a very kind trait.
Me: Alright, that is it. Thank you again for your time. I really appreciate your answers. See you have a nice day.