Cody is a stand-up comedian who is performing on a stage in central Wisconsin. He steps out onto stage, grabs the microphone, and yells out "Hello Wisconsin!" He follows this with two minutes of Wisconsin-themed jokes before launching into his usual comedy act. What kind of audience adaptation is Cody displaying here?
A) adapting his speech to an audience that is confused
B) encouraging audience participation by requesting examples
C) reading nonverbal cues
D) customizing his message to his audience
Answer: D
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