According to the textbook, criticism can be a barrier to listening unless you ________

A) accept all the speaker says rather than forming judgments about him or her.
B) are conscious of when the speaker?s distracting mannerisms or appearance affect your
listening.
C) form arguments against the speaker?s points as you are listening.
D) simply tune out speakers that are boring or controversial.


B

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