Discuss time orientation in the United States.
What will be an ideal response?
Time is viewed as a commodity and viewed in a linear fashion. In general, time orientation deals with the emphasis the culture places on the past, the present, or the future.
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Which of the following actions is most appropriate for a transition in your speech?
A. looking down to your notes B. pausing in your speech to move slightly C. giving a grand gesture with your hands D. all of these choices E. none of these choices
Which of the following is a reason why a foreign country might hire a U.S. public relations firm to conduct public relations efforts on its behalf in America?
A) advance political objectives B) advance the country's commercial interests C) assist in communications in English D) help modify laws and regulations inhibiting the client's activities in the United States E) all of the above
Teri was meeting with her new supervisor to review the duties involved in her new position
As Teri listened, she was feeling fearful that she would overlook or forget something she heard at the meeting. What should she do to improve her listening skills? A) Nothing, this is just receiver apprehension. B) Become involved by mentally repeating information. C) Ask her supervisor to speak more slowly. D) Move the conversation to a different time of day.
Laura is giving a speech on a highly technical topic. For
support material, Laura should use definitions, facts, brief examples, and statistics. Indicate whether the statement is true or false