Which of the following techniques is not recommended as a means of establishing credibility with an audience?

A. detailing one's experience with the subject matter
B. dressing professionally
C. using highly familiar phrases such as "work smarter, not harder"
D. speaking about a subject with which one is familiar 


Answer: C

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. They address diverse learning style preferences of an audience. b. They make the speakers feel powerless and dependent on the aids they use. c. They undermine the verbal message of a speaker. d. They compensate for a speaker’s lack of knowledge or competence.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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