You use humor to open your presentation on the effects of globalization for U.S. businesses, adopting a "foreign"accent and speaking diabolically about draining the country of its best jobs. You hear a murmur but not much of what you would actually call laughter. Chances are, you
A) Offended your audience with a crass stereotype.
B) Amazed your audience with your charming burlesque.
C) Stunned your audience with a fearsome concept.
D) Went over your audience's head.
E) None of the above.

Question

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Using humor that relies on stereotypes, especially in a professional or diverse setting, can easily offend people. Adopting a "foreign" accent and speaking negatively about sensitive issues like job loss due to globalization can come across as insensitive or offensive, rather than humorous.

You Use Humor to Open Your Presentation on the Effects