Reggie must attend a mandatory employee meeting on changes to the company's benefits plan. He doesn't find the topic or the speaker very interesting. In this listening situation, Reggie should __________.

A. pretend to be listening
B. consider ways to avoid the meeting
C. immediately form an opinion on the subject
D. consider how he might use the information


Answer: D

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. apology b. compliment c. advice d. excuse

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