If you were addressing a hostile audience, you would:
A) expect them to be easily persuaded to your view.
B) expect them to act immediately on your wishes.
C) aim to get them to at least consider your arguments sympathetically.
D) begin by putting on a funny video.
E) end by handing out chocolates to the children.

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When addressing a hostile audience, it is important to aim to at least get them to consider your arguments sympathetically, rather than expecting them to be easily persuaded or to act immediately on your wishes. Starting with humor or ending with chocolates may not be effective in this situation, and may even come across as insincere or manipulative.

If You Were Addressing a Hostile Audience, You Would