To establish your credibility when persuading a hostile or skeptical audience, you should do all of the following EXCEPT ________.
A) use jargon and technical terms
B) name your sources
C) establish common ground with the audience
D) provide objective evidence for the claims and promises you make

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Using jargon and technical terms may actually decrease your credibility with a hostile or skeptical audience, as they may perceive it as an attempt to confuse or mislead them. Instead, it is better to use plain language and explain any technical terms that are necessary for understanding.

To Establish Your Credibility When Persuading a Hostile or Skeptical