Which of the following is not a recommendation from the textbook about using humor

effectively in a speech introduction?

A. Make sure you know how to tell a joke – not everyone can do so.
B. Make sure the joke is appropriate for the audience – otherwise, some listeners could be
alienated.
C. Tell the joke whether or not it relates to your topic – audiences love to laugh for any reason.
D. Tell self-disparaging jokes only if you have weighed the risks – becoming the brunt of a joke
is not easy.

C