Interviewer: What does a professional applause starter do?

Mr. Bell: I begin clapping when a room wants to clap but feels shy. Timing is everything.

Interviewer: How do you know the right moment?

Mr. Bell: I watch shoulders. If people lean forward and smile politely, they are ready.

Interviewer: What is your biggest challenge?

Mr. Bell: Starting too early. Once, I clapped before a magician found the rabbit. The rabbit looked disappointed.

Interviewer: Do you practice?

Mr. Bell: Every morning. I practice loud applause, soft applause, and the difficult "I understood the speech" applause.

Interviewer: Any advice for beginners?

Mr. Bell: Start with confidence. If nobody joins you, pretend you were checking your hands.