Louis, a psychoanalyst, began his presentation on nonverbal communication by telling the story of a young boy who was fixated with sucking his thumb. He used this example to explain different behaviors that adults display in the workplace. In the given scenario, Louis used a(n) _____ to open his presentation.
A)startling statistic
B)anecdote
C)engaging question
D)metaphor

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Louis used an anecdote, a short personal story, to introduce his topic of nonverbal communication in the workplace. The story of the young boy sucking his thumb captured the audience's attention and served as a relatable example to illustrate the importance of nonverbal behaviors.

Louis, a Psychoanalyst, Began His Presentation on Nonverbal Communication by Telling