Why is it your duty to listen actively as a citizen in a

democratic society dedicated to freedom of speech?

What will be an ideal response?


Because what is said is only as valid as the listener's willingness to listen and
ability to comprehend and evaluate what is said. Our duty is to listen and analyze a
message, not simply take it as fact or reality regardless of the source.

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Email communication is best for all but one of these points. Select the one that is NOT suitable.

a. sending a salary increase to an individual b. sending a draft newsletter to your manager who is offsite c. sending notice that the annual report is available to the financial press d. sending a weather cancellation notice to factory employees

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“Our fights have gotten so frequent that I think Nick and I need to see a counselor,” says Alfie. Which conflict style is Alfie exhibiting?

a. compromising b. neglect c. avoiding d. third-party

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Neverland, a recently launched Maryland-based travel agency, placed ads at bus stops and on the sides and backs of buses all over the city. Which advertising channel is being illustrated in this case?

a. Transit panels b. Billboards c. Bumper stickers d. Posters

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It is appropriate to include a short anecdote in a lead when you want to ______.

A. give your story a sense of mystery B. express the improbability of an event C. advocate for a specific activity or point of view D. reveal personal details about yourself

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