Define communication apprehension and describe how it affects a speaker.
What will be an ideal response?
- Communication apprehension includes the fears and worries people have about communicating with others.
- These fears can range from not wanting to speak up in a small group to worrying about having a phone conversation. It also includes public speaking anxiety.
- People have different levels of communication apprehension based on their style of thinking, their general level of self-esteem, and their confidence level.
- A speaker should remember that being nervous is normal.
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A. the movie theater was not following the rating systems B. the ratings influence young audience members' choices C. the ratings serve as a consumer suggestion D. the ratings have the force of law
Which of the following is NOT true about employee mistreatment?
a. 23% of mistreated employees are white males b. 38% of those who engage in bullying are women c. 35% of those in the workplace have experienced workplace bullying d. people who are unfairly treated tend to have decreased morale e. in New York state, workers let workers sue due to abusive treatment on the job
Speaking notes will include only the introduction and the conclusion of the speech
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Listening is so basic that we often take it for granted
Indicate whether the statement is true or false