In the context of the elements of professional talking, which of the following is true of word choice?
A) The speaker should assume that the audience has absolutely no understanding of the subject whatsoever.
B) The speaker should either talk down to or above the listener.
C) The speaker should keep in mind the need for the recipient to understand the words he or she chooses.
D) The vocabulary the speaker uses with his or her friends outside the workplace is also professionally appropriate for use in the workplace.
E) The larger a speaker's vocabulary, the more difficult it becomes for him or her to choose appropriate words for informal conversations.

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Word choice should be appropriate for the audience, which means that the speaker should keep in mind the need for the recipient to understand the words he or she chooses. Option A and B are not appropriate as assuming the audience has no understanding and talking down or above the listener can be perceived as disrespectful. Option D is incorrect, as vocabulary used outside the workplace may not be appropriate for professional settings. Option E is not necessarily true, as a larger vocabulary can also provide more options for appropriate word choice.

In the Context of the Elements of Professional Talking, Which