A speaker who is worried about the mood of the audience and uses humor to diffuse the situation is most likely attempting to do what?
A) Establish common ground
B) Neutralize potential hostility
C) Adapt to cultural differences
D) Mislead the audience

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By using humor, the speaker is attempting to make the audience feel at ease and less likely to be hostile or confrontational. This is a technique often used in conflict resolution and negotiation.

A Speaker Who Is Worried About the Mood of the Audience