The interpreter’s ability to put himself in the place of the interpreted party, share their feelings and thus understand their particular situation without aligning directly with the interpreted person. This ability will aid the interpreter to do his job in a more effective and professional manner by contextualising each service within its specific framework.
Roiss, Silvia. (2011). En las vertientes de la traducción e interpretación del/al alemán. Berlin: Frank & Timme, cop. 2011.