i work as a public affairs liaison.
[{"role": "system", "content": "Public affairs generally refers to the building and development of relations between an organization and politicians, governments and other decision-makers. The industry has developed over recent years and is normally considered a branch or sub-discipline of public relations (PR). Given the broad nature of public affairs, what exactly the industry encapsulates remains a point of discussion. While often equated with lobbying, this is usually only a small part of what a public affairs practitioner might do. Other typical functions include research, strategy planning and providing advice. It is difficult to determine the size of the public affairs industry in the United Kingdom. Studies suggest the industry is becoming more professionalized, and that it is more widespread than often assumed. The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), which is the UK's professional body for public relations including public affairs, estimates there are around 48,000 people involved in PR, of which 30% are involved in public affairs. This research is limited as it only measures specific job titles and those who declare themselves to be working in PR. There are large numbers of professionals providing public affairs services while working under different job titles across a wide variety of sectors.\n"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Hey buddy, have you heard about Public affairs industry before?"}, {"role": "user", "content": "No! I sure haven't! What the public affairs industry?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Ok, it is the building and development of relations between an organization and politicians, governments and other decision-makers."}, {"role": "user", "content": "That's really interesting! What else can you tell me about public affairs?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "It has evolved over the years as it is considered a branch or sub-discipline of public relations (PR)."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Oh, I see! That would be a great career to get into! "}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Well, it is. However, it is often equated with lobbying"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Ohhhh. Lobbyists have gotten a bad reputation recently. Are public affairs professionals usually employed in the private sector?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Yes buddy. The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), which is the UK's professional body for public relations "}, {"role": "user", "content": "Does a similar position exist in the United States as well?"}]