The best way to decide on a speech topic is to look to current events

Regardless of ethnic background, race, or life experiences, people from all cultures smile when happy, wave as a greeting, laugh when amused, blush when embarrassed, and cry when sad or in pain

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Daniel is attending a university event where the mayor is giving a speech on the history of the town his university is a part of. He considers the topic and speaker uninteresting. What should he do to overcome this barrier to effective listening?

A) Don't waste time by listening. B) Immediately form an opinion on the subject. C) Consider how the information might be used. D) Consider ways of getting out of the situation. E) "Block out" the speaker.