Which of the Following Is Not a Recommendation from the Textbook

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a recommendation from the textbook about using humor effectively in a speech introduction?

• A) Make sure you know how to tell a joke - not everyone can do so.
• B) Make sure the joke is appropriate for the audience - otherwise, some listeners could be alienated.
• C) Tell the joke whether or not it relates to your topic - audiences love to laugh for any reason.
• D) Tell self-disparaging jokes only if you have weighed the risks - becoming the brunt of a joke is not easy.

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Definitions:

Beginning Inventory

The amount of inventory that a business has on hand at the start of an accounting period.

Net Sales

The total revenue a company receives from its activities after deducting returns, allowances for damaged or missing goods, and discounts.

Markup

The amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit, expressed as a percentage of the cost.

Lower Of Cost

In accounting, a principle stating that inventory should be recorded at either its original cost or its market value, whichever is lower.