Gaius is giving an impromptu speech at a company banquet. He is new to the company and unfamiliar with most of the people in the audience, but he wants to form an attachment with his listeners. Which of the following should he do to accomplish this?

A. Discuss his family's trip to Hawaii last month.
B. Say hello and launch right into his speech.
C. Single out one member of the audience to embarrass.
D. Comment on how tasty the dinner looks.


Answer: D

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