What Does Your Textbook Say Is the First Step to Improving

question 17

Multiple Choice

What does your textbook say is the first step to improving your listening skills?

• A) Resist distractions during a speech.
• B) Focus on the speaker's message.
• C) Take listening seriously.
• D) Suspend judgment until the end of the speech.
• E) Learn to empathize with the speaker.

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