A poor example of an attention-getting technique would be:

Which of the following is NOT true when arranging the physical setting for an interview?

A. Sitting behind a desk communicates power, status, and formality. B. Sitting face-to-face at a small table communicates equality, accessibility, and informality. C. Sitting on the opposite side of a long and wide conference table communicates informality, comfort, and equality. D. Sitting side-by-side makes it hard to see each other.

Your textbook suggests that you will be less nervous if you 

A. practice public speaking frequently. B. engage in negative self-assessment. C. choose topics that you know less about. D. speak on a subject that you care little about.