What Should You Do When a Hostile Questioner Appears Determined

question 48

Multiple Choice

What should you do when a hostile questioner appears determined to undermine your presentation?

• A)Stay calm and professional, take time to collect your thoughts, and then answer the question without getting defensive.
• B)Ignore the individual. In most cases, the audience will be sympathetic to your position and will come to your defence.
• C)Answer the question in a clear and confident tone and then make strong eye contact with the questioner for several seconds to indicate that you aren't intimidated.
• D)Refuse to answer the questions until the hostile questioner asks them in a more reasonable tone.

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Definitions:

Possessory Interest

A legal right to occupy or control property, irrespective of ownership.

Ownership Interest

The rights to the benefits and responsibilities of ownership in a property or company, typically quantifiable as shares or a percentage.

Condominium Interest

An ownership interest in a unit within a multi-unit property, coupled with a shared interest in the common areas of the property.

Exclusive Ownership

The right to use, manage, and dispose of property without interference from others, ensuring complete control over the asset.