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Brydon: Between One and Many textbook cover
Between One and Many: The Art and Science of Public Speaking, 4/e
Steven R. Brydon, California State University, Chico
Michael D. Scott, California State University, Chico

Adapting to Your Audience

True or False

Please answer all questions.



1

Research suggests that China is one of the most individualistic nations on earth.
A)True
B)False
2

Public speakers in the United States are safe in assuming that their audiences are fairly homogeneous.
A)True
B)False
3

When dealing with an audience of mixed attitudes, it is important for a speaker to find areas of common agreement while still recognizing and respecting differences of opinion.
A)True
B)False
4

In preparing to speak to an audience in the United States, speakers should probably identify and focus on short-term goals rather than long-term goals due to the short-term cultural orientation.
A)True
B)False
5

You can expect the age of a typical college audience to be about 18-22.
A)True
B)False