When first looking for op-ed articles I really didn’t know what I was looking for. Somehow instead of me finding a topic, the topic found me. This was a fairly easy topic to discuss because it is currently happening to me and my family as we speak. Honestly, the hardest part was finding time to hear what my mom had to say about the idea of giving guests plus ones. Before even speaking to her I already had an idea of what she was going to say but it was very interesting listening to her point of view.
It’s silly to say but my audience is the family members who somehow cannot understand why we cannot just give plus ones. We have had to postpone the wedding multiple times because of the situation that is currently happening in the world. Honestly, my parents have been together for 39 years and finally decided to get married for their 40th anniversary. Well, when we first started planning for the wedding it was going to be their 38th year together but then the whole world shut down. Then we decided that it would have been more meaningful for their 40th. We are not yet at a moment where we can invite the whole world but we have to do with what we got.
The publication that I wish to pitch my article to would be BuzzFeed. The reason I say BuzzFeed is because so many young adults somehow end up on BuzzFeed and I’m talking from personal experience. I’m constantly drawn to it for some reason. Not only are there articles including video but also quizzes and they are on top of their information. It’s also a very reliable source of news especially one that has to relate to what is happening on social media. They add so many pictures and videos with their articles that call people’s attention and that’s something that I would love to include in my article as well.
The style that I chose to write for this publication was very chill and calm, being assertive but not being aggressive with my point. I did this by repeating my ideas and making sure that I was clear enough by adding my opinion and the research that I discovered. I also added my stand based on my opinion on the topic of weddings. Not only did I repeat it at the beginning but also throughout the publication. I want people to get that it’s a privilege if you are approached with the opportunity to get a plus one. It should not be something you ask. But also for those who are getting married now, it’s ok to say no sometimes. You do not have the responsibility to give them a plus one if they ask for it.
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