What is the best strategy to use in dealing with a hostile audience?
A. Acknowledge the listeners' negative feelings.
B. Make listeners feel maligned rather than respected.
C. Ignore the hostility.
D. Stress points on which you and your listeners disagree.
Answer: A
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