What are some of the primary reasons people feel anxious about public speaking? Which reason resonates most with you and why?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The personal reasons will vary but answer should include fear of humiliation, concern about not being prepared, worry about their appearance, pressure to perform, personal insecurity, concern that the audience won’t be interested in them or the speech, lack of experience, fear of making mistakes, and an overall fear of failure. Also, a study found that men are likely to experience more anxiety than women when speaking to people from a culture different from their own. There is also evidence that being a perfectionist may be linked to increased apprehension. Finally, some people may have inherited a trait or genetic tendency to feel more anxiety than others would in any speechmaking situation.
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a) authoritaria b) laissez-faire c) autocratic d) democratic
The diversity committee at International Coffee Inc. is a long-standing committee with a stable membership. During the first meeting of the year, Shawna, a relatively new member of the group, asks, "What are the plans for fall orientation?" Given that the group has a high-context culture, which is the most likely response to Shawna's question?
A. "We will have a special meeting at the end of the month to brainstorm ideas. We will appoint a subcommittee to draw up a schedule and deadlines for tasks, and proceed from that schedule." B. "We will probably do the same thing we did last year." C. "We will need to consult with the students who will be involved to get their input before we proceed. Then we can work on making a schedule and setting deadlines." D. "That is the next thing on our agenda. Let's get busy deciding on a schedule, activities, and deadlines."
Gilberto makes a negative comment about Kristen's new haircut. He quickly recants saying, "I'm sorry, Kristen. You know I didn't mean it." Unfortunately, Kristen still feels hurt. This example demonstrates that communication is _____.
A. inescapable B. intentional C. irreversible D. complicated
_____ is a technique where you imagine that you are performing an assigned task in a particular and positive way.
A. Visualization B. Narcissism C. Reframing D. Stereotyping