Question

Jeb is really very intelligent, but when he gives speeches he tends to go monotone, he mumbles a lot, and he doesn't move around much or use many gesturesMost listeners have trouble tuning in to Jeb, even though his speech content is often excellent. If you were a member of Jeb's audience which of the following tips would you follow to be a more effective listener of Jeb's speech?a. accurately interpret nonverbal messagesbecause nonverbal messages play a powerful role in affecting how you respond to a speakerb. avoid outside distractions that may interfere with your ability to listen effectivelyc. avoid jumping to conclusions even if you disagree with the speaker's pointsd. adapt to the speaker's delivery by focusing on the message, not the delivery style

Answer 1

Answer: Adapt to the speaker's delivery by focusing on the message, not the delivery style.

Explanation: If I were a member of Jeb's audience i will adapt to his delivery by focusing on the message and not the delivery style.

Jeb's monotone, mumbling, and lack of movement or body language can be classified to be a form of communication noise which influences on effective communication and influences the interpretation of conversation. The ability to block this communication noise will enable me the receiver of he message be an effective listener.