When paying someone a compliment, it is best to __________.

The aspect of a person's credibility that focuses on his or her knowledge of the subject or research preparation is called:

A. Competence B. Trustworthiness C. Objectivity D. Coorientation E. None of the above

Which statement describes a cultural difference in listening preferences?

a. Men prefer report talk; women prefer rapport talk. b. Americans prefer directness; Chinese prefer politeness. c. Children prefer verbal cues; adults prefer nonverbal cues. d. People with lower status prefer listening; people with higher status prefer