When Facing a Hostile Audience During an Oral Presentation,________

question 21

Multiple Choice

When facing a hostile audience during an oral presentation,________.

• A)reward their goodwill with a presentation that is clear, concise, and upbeat
• B)consider a direct approach to calm their fears and build acceptance
• C)consider the indirect approach to find common ground and to diffuse anger before sharing your message
• D)avoid eye contact to appear sincere and trustworthy
• E)skip sections in your presentation that the audience does not want to hear

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