Jeb is really very intelligent,but when he gives speeches he tends to go monotone,he mumbles a lot,and he doesn't move around much or use many gestures.Most listeners have trouble tuning in to Jeb,even though his speech content is often excellent.If you were a member of Jeb's audience which of the following tips would you follow to be a more effective listener of Jeb's speech?
A)accurately interpret nonverbal messages because nonverbal messages play a powerful role in affecting how you respond to a speaker
B)avoid outside distractions that may interfere with your ability to listen effectively
C)avoid jumping to conclusions even if you disagree with the speaker's points
D)adapt to the speaker's delivery by focusing on the message,not the delivery style

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To be a more effective listener of Jeb's speech, it would be best to adapt to his delivery by focusing on the message, not the delivery style. This means avoiding getting distracted by the delivery style, such as the monotone voice, and instead paying attention to the content of the speech. This will help in accurately interpreting the message being conveyed. Avoiding outside distractions (B) is also important but does not address the specific issue of Jeb's delivery style. It is also important to avoid jumping to conclusions (C), but this is more of a general listening skill and not specific to Jeb's delivery style. Nonverbal messages (A) may play a role in affecting how you respond to a speaker, but this is not the primary issue with Jeb's speeches as described in the question.

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