amiss

(regarding my research)

I would be amiss to expect too much from this project.

I’ve never conducted field research before. I’ve never done qualitative research.

I have three weeks.

I might not find interviewees interested in my research. It’s possible that no one will talk to me.

I have three weeks.

My research depends on the vicissitudes of the lives of people over whom I have no control.

I have three weeks.

I’m asking young women very personal questions about their sex lives, their beliefs, and their religion.

I have three weeks.

I’m a white, unveiled foreigner. I will only know these girls for a few days, at most.

I have three weeks.

(In a café: I’m a dirty old French man. I like you).