The "Principle of Charity" states you should _______________.

A. allow your colleagues to quote and use your ideas as their own
B. interpret others in a way that maximizes the truth and rationality of what they said
C. clearly state your position on the topic of the speech
D. all of these choices
E. none of these choices


Answer: B

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During World War I, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that it was lawful to restrictspeech that

a. was slanderous or false. b. criticized the federal government. c. abridged the right to a fair and speedy trial. d. presented "a clear and present danger" to the nation.

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Emergency 911 phone service never went down during the terror attacks on the Twin Towers

a. True. b. False.

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Which of the following instructions will allow interviewers to build rapport with interviewees during the opening stage of an interview?

A. Engage applicants using trite questions or comments about the weather or the applicant's travel to the location of the interview. B. Allow applicants to address interviewers by first names, because most applicants feel comfortable doing so at this stage of the relationship. C. Engage applicants in prolonged small talk because this will lessen their anxiety and suspense. D. Greet applicants by name in a warm, friendly manner and with a firm rather than a crushing handshake.

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