Jade knows she could improve her self-disclosures if she owned her feelings and experiences. Which strategy should she use?
a. Be consistent and focused.
b. Choose the appropriate context.
c. Predict the listener’s response.
d. Use I-statements.
d. Use I-statements.
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A. sadness B. guilt C. fear D. humor
A software company was on the lookout for fresh talent and started offering internships to college students. Before beginning its internship drive, taking which step would best serve the company's purpose, and why?
a. Distribute well-designed and attractive t-shirts that feature the name and logo of the company prominently; this would increase the visibility of the company among the student community. b. Air primetime advertisements on television that target students and their families; this would help capture the imagination of the students, and gain the trust of their parents. c. Distribute the company newsletter in various campuses; this would help sell the idea that the company is a thoroughly professional enterprise. d. Send direct mail packages to the homes of the students explaining the company and its products; this would make the company an attractive prospect for students.
Informative presentations are the most common type of presentation speaking
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When he writes, Salman, a photojournalist, always ensures the content is not written in past or future tense. He tries to be as concise as possible and avoids trite phrases and words altogether. What does Salman write?
a) Cutlines b) Expressions c) Contrasts d) Compositions