Sven is listening to a speaker dressed in an outfit with multiple and bold colors. The speaker is also wearing several rings in his nose, ears, eyebrow, and cheek. He is trying not to let the speaker's appearance interfere with his listening to what the speaker has to say. Which barrier to effective listening is Sven trying to overcome by focusing on the message and not the messenger?
A) being self-absorbed
B) emotional noise
C) information rate
D) criticizing the speaker
D
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Documentaries seldom contain any dramatic elements
a. TRUE b. FALSE
Oral communication skills are in high demand in the work place.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. Use relaxation techniques before you deliver your speech. b. At the start of your speech, tell your audience how nervous you are. c. Avoid looking at all audience members. d. Avoid giving speeches so you never feel anxious.