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

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

A Speaker Has Been Given 24 Hours to Prepare a Presentation