The use of self exposure by means of which the investigator shared with the informant some aspects of his own culture or personal experience. Like the former technique, it can provide a setting for discussion similar areas of experience in the informant's life or culture.

Self exposure can be a very useful tool for the missionary who cannot fall back on the knowledge of cultures other than his own. (Editor's note: Care needs to be taken not to be perceived as correcting or superior in self exposure.) It is especially useful and productive for investigating the areas of sex, world view, and values, where inhibitions often prevent individuals from speaking freely and honestly.