A speaker has been given 24 hours to prepare a presentation to
20 long-time coworkers in her office on the features of a new database system being installed. Which of the following approaches would be the most effective way to begin her presentation?
A)"My presentations is going to be about the new database."
B)"I'm sorry for not being prepared.I just found out yesterday that I had to do this."
C)"Ladies and Gentlemen."
D)"I heard a joke on Letterman last night about why women are smarter than men."
E)None of the above introductions is particularly advisable.

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The most effective way to begin a presentation, especially in a professional setting, is with a clear, engaging introduction that directly relates to the topic at hand. Options A, B, C, and D do not effectively engage the audience or clearly introduce the topic of the new database system.

A Speaker Has Been Given 24 Hours to Prepare a Presentation