Unless you have a good, strategic reason for saying "I'm going to talk about…" or "My speech is about…" avoid using this phrase as the opening of a presentation

After a bad day at work, your friend yells at you, "Can't you do anything right? Do I have to do everything!" You believe the criticism and tone of your friend's comments are due to work stress. Which of the following is the most competent way t

a. Ignore your friend's comments because she/he is not responsible for what is said when under stress. b. Communicate your empathy and engage in perspective taking, but also set your boundaries for appropriate communication. c. Yell back at your friend because her/his comments are completely unjustified and rude. d. Communicate your sympathy, but decide to change the topic to get your friend's mind off of work stresses. e. All of the above

What is a major criticism of the Western worldview?

a. It relies too heavily on rationalism. b. It leaves little room for humanitarianism. c. It is too focused on maintaining existing social hierarchies. d. It is too diluted by the incorporation of worldviews from around the world.