If someone asks a question that you cannot answer, ________
A) never say "I don't know"
B) dismiss the question saying that you will answer it later
C) don't be afraid to say "I don't know"
D) maintain your credibility by trying to bluff your way around the question
E) dismiss the question as irrelevant to avoid having to admit that you don't know
Answer: C
Explanation: C) If someone asks a question you cannot answer, don't be afraid to say, "I don't know." Credibility disappears when a speaker gets caught making up an answer. Just admit that you need to find the answer and then follow up with the questioner as soon as possible.
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