Witness With Heavy Accent, Do You Charge More? - CSRNation2024-03-29T15:32:17Zhttp://csrnation.ning.com/forum/topics/witness-with-heavy-accent-do?x=1&id=1736041%3ATopic%3A1116925&feed=yes&xn_auth=noUnder most circumstances, it…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-12-27:1736041:Comment:11170682009-12-27T16:57:51.635ZVeronica Kubathttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/VeronicaKubat
Under most circumstances, it seems adequate for me. But, like Kelli, I'm honest, and I don't put up with abuse. If it gets ugly, I'll beat on 'em to get 'em to cooperate. I am of the firm belief that I ultimately am responsible for the record, and that means if I have to step in and run the depo, I will. It usually only takes one firm stance by the reporter and they get the picture. If they piss you off, they run the risk of you leaving. That's a very simple way to put it and, of course, I'm…
Under most circumstances, it seems adequate for me. But, like Kelli, I'm honest, and I don't put up with abuse. If it gets ugly, I'll beat on 'em to get 'em to cooperate. I am of the firm belief that I ultimately am responsible for the record, and that means if I have to step in and run the depo, I will. It usually only takes one firm stance by the reporter and they get the picture. If they piss you off, they run the risk of you leaving. That's a very simple way to put it and, of course, I'm very diplomatic about it. But the bottom line is if I can't do my job, they are not going to be able to do theirs. :-) I think honesty is always the…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-12-27:1736041:Comment:11170572009-12-27T16:21:39.310ZKelli Combs (admin)http://csrnation.ning.com/profile/Kellicombsadmin
I think honesty is always the best way to go. My husband says I am way toooo honest sometimes. I must admit, it has gotten me in trouble a few times.<br />
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Also, with heavy accents and super heavy source code, I do charge extra. You have to go back and listen to that stuff a ton of times (accents) to figure out what was said. Most of the times I interrupt and ask for clarification.<br />
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I had a job the other day where there was an interpreter there for the witness but they did not use the interpreter. I…
I think honesty is always the best way to go. My husband says I am way toooo honest sometimes. I must admit, it has gotten me in trouble a few times.<br />
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Also, with heavy accents and super heavy source code, I do charge extra. You have to go back and listen to that stuff a ton of times (accents) to figure out what was said. Most of the times I interrupt and ask for clarification.<br />
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I had a job the other day where there was an interpreter there for the witness but they did not use the interpreter. I could not understand this guy and neither could anyone else. Never did understand why they were not using the interpreter. Go figure. Veronica,
Excellent idea. Bu…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-12-27:1736041:Comment:11170442009-12-27T13:40:35.870ZDennis Zambatarohttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/DennisZambataro
Veronica,<br />
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Excellent idea. But sometimes a buck a page isn't enough. I'd leave the door open to charge more if necessary.
Veronica,<br />
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Excellent idea. But sometimes a buck a page isn't enough. I'd leave the door open to charge more if necessary. Veronica, that's a good rule.…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-12-27:1736041:Comment:11170402009-12-27T11:13:56.721ZJennie Annhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/Jennie
Veronica, that's a good rule. I like your style!<br />
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One thing I love about CSRnation forum is the networking with each other. It is helpful to see how others handle sticky situations.<br />
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My friend had a situation last month where the court reporter she sent out on a job had a body odor problem, and her client complained. Well, I posted a thread about it, and after receiving input from multiple sources, it was decided that the truth is the best way to handle it.<br />
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Finally, last week, she got her…
Veronica, that's a good rule. I like your style!<br />
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One thing I love about CSRnation forum is the networking with each other. It is helpful to see how others handle sticky situations.<br />
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My friend had a situation last month where the court reporter she sent out on a job had a body odor problem, and her client complained. Well, I posted a thread about it, and after receiving input from multiple sources, it was decided that the truth is the best way to handle it.<br />
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Finally, last week, she got her nerve up to tell him, and he not only thanked her, but he appreciated her straightforwardness. Problem solved!<br />
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<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/34562358?profile=original" alt=""/></p> I have a policy of, after two…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-12-27:1736041:Comment:11170212009-12-27T01:08:08.722ZVeronica Kubathttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/VeronicaKubat
I have a policy of, after two on-the-record admonitions by me that the conditions of the depo are unreportable (whether it's because the attorneys are being difficult or any other issue where I have to speak up regarding the reportability of the record), if the attorneys choose to continue, charging $1.00 extra per page. That is in my terms and conditions which my clients get prior to scheduling depos.
I have a policy of, after two on-the-record admonitions by me that the conditions of the depo are unreportable (whether it's because the attorneys are being difficult or any other issue where I have to speak up regarding the reportability of the record), if the attorneys choose to continue, charging $1.00 extra per page. That is in my terms and conditions which my clients get prior to scheduling depos. Jennie and Dennis,
I know. I…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-12-26:1736041:Comment:11170052009-12-26T21:25:36.889ZJaniece Younghttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/JanieceYYoung
Jennie and Dennis,<br />
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I know. I have had the same experience. On this transcript I am wrapping up the attorneys actually admitted on the record that they couldn't understand him and then wanted me to read back what he had said. Of course he was mumbling to himself and whispering his answers part of the time and then he started covering his mouth while talking. I could not believe it.<br />
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I told him to speak up and not to cover his mouth and had him repeat every time I had the chance when I was…
Jennie and Dennis,<br />
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I know. I have had the same experience. On this transcript I am wrapping up the attorneys actually admitted on the record that they couldn't understand him and then wanted me to read back what he had said. Of course he was mumbling to himself and whispering his answers part of the time and then he started covering his mouth while talking. I could not believe it.<br />
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I told him to speak up and not to cover his mouth and had him repeat every time I had the chance when I was unclear about what he said. I don't usually have such a hard time with Hispanic accents but his is really thick. It's funny the words that threw me: "Local" (talking about the local union), industrial engineer. Maybe it's his "Ls". Actually for industrial engineer he says industry engineer.<br />
I'll be glad when it's done.<br />
Almost there.<br />
Janiece Dennis' comment reminds me of…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-12-26:1736041:Comment:11170042009-12-26T21:12:53.137ZJennie Annhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/Jennie
Dennis' comment reminds me of the time that an order came in for an FDA Advisory Committee meeting. The FDA recorded it themselves and thereafter decided they needed a transcript.<br />
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They called the court reporting company and said that they could not understand the presenters at the meeting because they had thick accents, and so they decided they would order a transcript, so they could read what was said at the meeting.<br />
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I mean, WTF [excuse my language]. If they couldn't understand the…
Dennis' comment reminds me of the time that an order came in for an FDA Advisory Committee meeting. The FDA recorded it themselves and thereafter decided they needed a transcript.<br />
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They called the court reporting company and said that they could not understand the presenters at the meeting because they had thick accents, and so they decided they would order a transcript, so they could read what was said at the meeting.<br />
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I mean, WTF [excuse my language]. If they couldn't understand the presenters -- AND THEY WERE THERE -- how is anybody else going to be able to interpret the words spoken on a recording? Janiece,
No, the lawyer was…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-12-26:1736041:Comment:11170032009-12-26T21:04:31.396ZDennis Zambatarohttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/DennisZambataro
Janiece,<br />
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No, the lawyer was dead serious. It's as if trying to decipher medical terminology spoken in a thick indecipherable French accent is part of our job description.<br />
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Someone needs to tell these guys that just because you've got a steno machine between your legs does not automatically turn you into a super hero. Our ears work just like theirs. If they can't hear it or don't understand the witness, chances are we won't either.<br />
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I always get a kick out of the attorneys checking their…
Janiece,<br />
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No, the lawyer was dead serious. It's as if trying to decipher medical terminology spoken in a thick indecipherable French accent is part of our job description.<br />
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Someone needs to tell these guys that just because you've got a steno machine between your legs does not automatically turn you into a super hero. Our ears work just like theirs. If they can't hear it or don't understand the witness, chances are we won't either.<br />
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I always get a kick out of the attorneys checking their realtime feed when they don't understand or couldn't hear the witness. Hey, you know what, after further consideration, maybe we are super heroes. Usually we get it right. I've done quite a few World B…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-12-26:1736041:Comment:11170022009-12-26T21:04:02.515ZJennie Annhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/Jennie
I've done quite a few World Bank jobs. Not all of them are difficult. When you have accented speech, though, it can present some difficulties.<br />
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We had a Russian court reporter who worked in the office, and though English was not her native language, she seemed to not have difficulties with the accented speech of the World Bank jobs.<br />
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For me, believe it not, the most difficult accented speakers at times were from England. Man, they seem to talk 300 WPM, and I can't understand a word they're…
I've done quite a few World Bank jobs. Not all of them are difficult. When you have accented speech, though, it can present some difficulties.<br />
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We had a Russian court reporter who worked in the office, and though English was not her native language, she seemed to not have difficulties with the accented speech of the World Bank jobs.<br />
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For me, believe it not, the most difficult accented speakers at times were from England. Man, they seem to talk 300 WPM, and I can't understand a word they're saying, even though they're speaking English. LOL Jennie,
Abosolutely, thank y…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-12-26:1736041:Comment:11170002009-12-26T20:55:36.588ZJaniece Younghttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/JanieceYYoung
Jennie,<br />
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Abosolutely, thank you for your input also. I had never seen the "{?}" parenthetical you use and I may use that in the future. I thought it was interesting how you talked about when you were working on the World Bank jobs. Those must have been hard.<br />
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Janiece
Jennie,<br />
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Abosolutely, thank you for your input also. I had never seen the "{?}" parenthetical you use and I may use that in the future. I thought it was interesting how you talked about when you were working on the World Bank jobs. Those must have been hard.<br />
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Janiece