Before presenting the college's Athlete of the Year award, the athletic director made a point of praising the two athletes who were runners up in this year's competition. According to your textbook, was this choice appropriate for a speech of presentation?
A. Yes. It is often appropriate to praise the losers of a competition.
B. Yes. Identifying the losers makes the winner look even better.
C. No. It is almost always in poor taste to mention the losers.
D. No. Naming anyone other than the winner usually irritates the audience.
E. No. Mentioning the losers diminishes the value of an award.
Answer: A
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