Explain three things you can do to increase the listening

effectiveness of a cross-cultural audience.

What will be an ideal response?


If you have a cross-cultural audience, there are several things you can do to
increase listening effectiveness. First, you can get to know different cultures so you can be
more sensitive to the way they communicate. Second, use presentation aids. They can
summarize or repeat difficult information. Third, pay attention to audience feedback. You
can note looks of confusion or blank expressions and adjust your message if necessary.

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Radical feminists

A) "questioning and living with our ideals and values" B) recognizes the importance of emotion in communicative behavior C) constantly reevaluate options and solutions until an acceptable one is reached D) separate men and women to resolve imbalance between the sexes E) implies the equitable balance of power and resources F) promoting self-reflection, collective development, and individual opportunity G) communicative action that violates the values of voice, community, and fairness are identified H) work within the existing structure to gain equal opportunity for women I) emphasizes power may be present when conflict is covert as well as overt J) observable decision-making behavior that involves conflict

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The mapping process is used to show the relationship between the thesis of the speech and the __________.

A. conclusion B. introduction C. outline D. main ideas

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As a public speaker, you face ethical issues when

A. organizing your speech. B. researching your speech. C. selecting the topic for your speech. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both selecting the topic for your speech and researching your speech.

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