Donald Trump has referred to the media as “dishonest” peddlers of “fake news” who are an “enemy of the American people.” How will such statements likely influence future exchanges between the President and the press?
What will be an ideal response?
The charge that Donald Trump is “thin skinned” and ego-driven could factor into this
answer if students have had an opportunity to discuss his argumentative approach in class. At
minimum, the ideal answer should note the need to preserve a climate in which productive
communication can flourish and note the hazards of statements that seem provocative and
antagonistic.
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
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Describe three different organizational patterns for public speaking and provide an example of each
What will be an ideal response?
Ricky tends to use dominating conflict style in his relationship with his wife, such as calling her irrational, telling her what she should do, or not admitting his own faults
What would be the factor(s) that affect(s) his choice of conflict management strategy? a. His individualistic cultural background b. His self-face orientation c. His perception that his relationship is not trusting d. All of the above
________ are informal online communities that come together from time to time because of common interests
A) Social networks B) Social media C) Global villages D) Hypermedia E) Utopias