To build, maintain, or repair your credibility, emphasize A) ...

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To build, maintain, or repair your credibility, emphasize
 
  A) why the audience should agree with and welcome your message.
  B) become emotionally invested in your message.
  C) explain to the audience why the message is important to them.
  D) impressive communication skills.
  E) sincerity by pointing out specific qualities that warrant praise.

Question 2

To establish credibility with your audience, you should
 
  A) impress them with a long list of your accomplishments.
  B) be modest and deferential.
  C) show that you are confident and that you believe in yourself and in your message.
  D) use hedging words (maybe, perhaps) to demonstrate you're willing to tell your audience what they want to hear.
  E) directly state that you know more about your topic than they do.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: E
Explanation: E) When you offer praise, don't use hyperbole, such as you are the most fantastic employee I could ever imagine. Instead, point out specific qualities that warrant praise.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: C) People respond well to confidence. If you show that you believe in yourself and your product, people usually find you credible. On the other hand, if you show a lack of confidence in either yourself or your product, your audience typically views you in a very negative light.