Dionne is presenting a proposal to a new client, and she is unknown to her audience. Which of the following would be a way for Dionne to establish credibility with her audience?
A) being modest and not mentioning her education or expertise
B) maintaining a respectful distance from her audience before the presentation, so as not to violate the professional relationship with attempts at building rapport
C) mentioning her professional relationship with a renowned expert in the field
D) avoiding the discussion of work done by other experts in the field
E) presenting a highly subjective idea that favors her own view point

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C) Introducing yourself effectively by mentioning your key credentials or a relationship with someone your audience believes to be credible is a way to build credibility.

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