To be adversarial
what does "adversarial" mean?

Clayman's (1992) argument is that the use of footing shifts enables the interviewer to fulfill two professional tasks simultaneously: to be adversarial, while remaining formally neutral.

Question

To be adversarial
what does "adversarial" mean?

Clayman's (1992) argument is that the use of footing shifts enables the interviewer to fulfill two professional tasks simultaneously: to be adversarial, while remaining formally neutral.

Answer

If you're adversarial, you're an adversary, which is another word for "Enemy" or "Opponent".

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