Question

Ivory will be giving a presentation for her company to a group of potential clients visiting from Germany, and she is deciding what to wear. According to your textbook, which of the following statements about the role of personal appearance in speechmaking should she keep in mind whenmaking her decision?
a. A speaker’s personal appearance should be in keeping with the occasion of the speech.
b. Research has shown that bright-colored clothing has a more favorable impact on listeners.
c. In most cases, listeners’ attitudes are not influenced by the way a speaker is dressed.
d. All of the above
e. a and b only

Answer 1

Answer:

The statement Ivory should keep in mind is:

a. A speaker’s personal appearance should be in keeping with the occasion of the speech.

Explanation:

Clothes do influence listeners' attitudes, so letters C and D are eliminated. However, there is no evidence that bright-colored clothing has a more favorable impact on listeners. As a matter of fact, depending on the occasion, they might be unsuitable and distracting. That also eliminates letter B and, consequently, letter E. The only correct option is letter A. Ivory must keep in mind what type of occasion this is. Her clothes must be adequate. It would, for instance, be a blunder if were to wear informal clothes, such as jeans and a t-shirt, to a formal meeting.