After he had made a joke about how slow the "old geezers" were at his local grocery store, Jamie realized that about half of his audience was over the age of 70. What aspect of using humor did Jamie fail to consider?
A) Use humorous quotations and cartoons.
B) Poke fun at yourself.
C) Be certain your humor is appropriate to your listeners.
D) Use humor to make a point.

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Jamie failed to consider the appropriateness of his humor to his audience. Making fun of elderly people may offend older individuals in his audience, causing them to feel insulted and disrespected. Hence, it is essential to consider the audience before using humor.

After He Had Made a Joke About How Slow the "Old