Faced with an audience that opposes your ideas, the best strategy is to
A. directly attack their position, pointing out all the ways it is wrong.
B. acknowledge your differences and do what you can to show the merit of your position.
C. switch positions on the topic so that it appears that your ideas conform with theirs.
D. proceed with your original message and leave time for questions.
Answer: B
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