When giving a speech to an audience with which you are unfamiliar, asking the host about the audience is

A. usually a bad idea because it displays ignorance of the situation.
B. unnecessary because it is best if the audience is unfamiliar to you.
C. often the most direct way to learn about your listeners.
D. an unwelcome intrusion into the private lives of the audience members.


Answer: C

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