Which of the Following Would Be an Example of a Back-Stage

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of a back-stage performance?

• A) a flight attendant smiling when a passenger is being rude
• B) a teacher acting enthusiastic about his lesson even though he finds the topic boring
• C) a politician smiling warmly during a campaign stop even though he is tired
• D) a salesman telling his friend about the horrible way customers treated him that day

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Definitions:

Silence

The absence of vocal communication, which can be a strategic response, a form of non-verbal feedback, or a result of suppression.

Filtering

The process of reducing information load by screening, selecting, and summarizing data.

Communication Process

The sequence of steps through which information is transmitted and received, involving a sender, message, medium, receiver, and feedback mechanism.

Negative Information

Information that depicts an adverse situation or highlights disadvantages, potentially influencing decisions or perceptions negatively.