Which of the Following Statements Is Recommended by the Text

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is recommended by the text as a good rule to follow when a salesperson is shaking hands?

• A)Always allow the prospect to extend his or her hand first.
• B)Fully engage in with the prospect with a vertical hand.
• C)Always extend your hand to the prospect first.
• D)Use a prolonged handshake to convey your friendliness.
• E)Avoid eye contact during the actual handshake; instead look at the prospect's hand.

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Definitions:

Antebellum Period

The era in United States history from the late 18th century until the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, characterized by the growth of the South's economy and the intensification of the North-South divisions.

Black Population

Individuals who identify as having African ancestry, forming a significant demographic in various countries, with distinct cultural and social identities.

Free

Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.

Enslaved

Made to work without pay and under threat of violence, deprived of freedom and rights; historically, referring primarily to African Americans in pre-Civil War United States.