If You Have Agreed to Speak to an Audience with Which

question 20

Multiple Choice

If you have agreed to speak to an audience with which you are unfamiliar, what is the best thing to do? 

• A)Take your best guess as to who will be in your audience.
• B)Contact each audience member individually to try to get to know him or her before your presentation.
• C)Ask for the names of a half dozen people who will be in the audience and contact them.
• D)Don't worry about it; all audiences are basically the same.

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Definitions:

Unassertive

Characterized by a lack of self-confidence and a tendency to yield to others; not advocating for one's own rights or preferences.

Uncooperative

Not willing to work together or assist others.

Forcing Style

A conflict resolution approach where one party asserts its viewpoints at the expense of another, often disregarding the concerns and interests of the opposite party.

Problem-Solving Member

An individual within a group who actively contributes to resolving issues or challenges through analytical and creative thinking.