Angie made sure to leave some space between herself and the grocery store clerk whom she didn't know when she bought her groceries. In this instance, Angie used a(n) __________ distance of 4 to 12 feet

“Between my job and all the classwork for my master’s degree, I feel overwhelmed,” says Leah. “You think that’s bad? I just got told I have to teach another children’s art class!” says Ivy. Ivy is suffering from ______.

a. message overload b. selective listening c. conversational narcissism d. the listening gap

You are organizing a visit by an alumnus to speak to your Middle East Studies club. Normally your club meets at lunch in the cafeteria, but you are wondering if that is the best place to meet alumnus. Using your knowledge of potential barriers to listening, describe the ideal setting for this small group discussion.

What will be an ideal response?