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Bernana

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Which of the following is least likely to be representative of age bias?
 
  A) Young and energetic
  B) Three years of experience
  C) Entry level
  D) Senior
  E) Mature

Question 2

Which of the following could result from the use of euphemisms?
 
  A) Euphemisms often convey disrespect or rudeness.
  B) Negative news is conveyed in a negative way.
  C) There is a risk that the truth might be obscured.
  D) Euphemisms can trigger negative connotations.
  E) Euphemisms usually offend the listener.



Kingjoffery

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Requiring someone to be young, entry level, senior or mature is an indication of age. Requiring an objective amount of experience, which can be acquired at any age, is least likely to indicate an age bias.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: C) It's easy to push euphemisms too far and wind up sounding ridiculousor worse yet, obscuring the truth. Even if it is unpleasant, people respond better to an honest message delivered with integrity than they do to a sugar-coated message that obscures the truth.



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