A speaker who ______ an audience is usually perceived more positively than one who ______.
A) leans away from; leans toward
B) leans toward; leans away from
C) stands upright to; leans toward
D) leans away from; stands upright to

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A speaker who leans toward an audience is usually perceived as more engaged, interested, and connected with the audience than one who leans away from them. Leaning away may sometimes be interpreted as disinterest or a lack of connection with the audience. Standing upright may not necessarily convey positive or negative perception on its own.

A Speaker Who ______ an Audience Is Usually Perceived More