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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/SuddenAborealStop on 2024-09-25 18:20:23+00:00.

I saw an interview with Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of Hamilton, who often gets asked to freestyle (rap about something while making up lyrics on the spot). He is very good at it, but its obviously a skill that requires him to be vulnerable, especially in a setting where he may not be in the best mood (early morning tv performance, an interview at the end of a long day of press, etc).

In this interview, the reporter asked him to freestyle and he replied “okay, but only if you beatbox for me while I do it” The reporter immediately declined, stating that she didn’t know how/wouldn’t be good at it, but you could tell she recognized that asking HIM to perform yet herself refusing was unfair, so she gave it her all and performed with him and it was extra fun to watch.

So the next time someone asks you to play guitar, or juggle, or speak another language and you’re frustrated by seeming like you’re just there for their enjoyment, ask them to perform with you, whether that’s singing along to your guitar, or sharing one of their OWN skills.before you’ll perform for them.