To introduce a speech filled with humor, what kind of speech of introduction would be appropriate?

A. a serious speech of introduction to avoid upstaging the speaker
B. a humorous speech of introduction to set a light tone


Answer: B

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What will be an ideal response?

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Aristotle is attributed with labeling the three proofs: logos, ethos and pathos

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The committee to select a new faculty member for the department has accomplished its task, the committee no longer has a need to exist. What phase of group socialization is this called?

A. assimilation phase B. exit phase C. antecedent phase D. encounter phase E. anticipatory phase

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Lewis spends a lot of time socializing while at work. In his interactions with Walid, he constantly asks personal questions and shares information about his family and hobbies. This frustrates Walid, who just wants to get his work done. This scenario illustrates ________, one of the intercultural communication challenges in business contexts.

A. the tension between efficiency and quality B. individualism versus collectivism C. differences in work and material gain attitudes D. task versus relationship priority

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