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Question #1
One of the most important ways to establish a positive professional presence from the very first impression is to:
A.   Be the first to speak.
B.   Wear appropriate attire for the people one will contact and the places one will be.
C.   Avoid eye contact with others, lest one be thought too aggressive.
D.   Relax your posture, slumping forward to enhance two-way communication.
Question #2
______ is a dynamic blend of poise, self-confidence, control and style that empowers us to be able to command respect in any situation.
A.   Professional competence
B.   Primacy effect
C.   Professional presence
D.   Professional preparedness
Question #3
Cultural influences can lead people to develop stereotypes about different people. It is important to consider cultural differences. For example, when a Korean shopkeeper places the change on the counter, not in your hand she is being:
A.   Rude
B.   Hostile
C.   Polite.
D.   Distant.
Question #4
Cultural influences can lead people to develop stereotypes about different people. It is important to consider cultural differences. For example, Ho-uk, a Korean student, refuses to call his professor by the first name. His refusal is because:
A.   He respects the professor.
B.   He lacks language skills.
C.   He holds the professor in contempt.
D.   He is hostile toward the professor.
Question #5
Which of the following is NOT an important component of a person's image?
A.   Surface language.
B.   Positive attitude.
C.   Voice quality.
D.   Where you were born.
Question #6
Which of the following is not a factor that should influence your choice of clothing for work?
A.   How much money you make from the job.
B.   The products or services offered by your job.
C.   The type of customer you help on your job.
D.   Desired image projected by the organization.
Question #7
Your _______ describes the attributes and the image you wish to portray to others when they think of you.
A.   image
B.   personal brand
C.   professional presence
D.   surface language
Question #8
Alan pays particular attention to his facial expression in business settings because he realizes that it is the second most noticeable part of himself, ranking after:
A.   Self-confidence.
B.   Voice quality.
C.   A handshake.
D.   Overall appearance
Question #9
Conversational etiquette dictates that:
A.   We should use titles of respect—Ms., Miss, Mr., Professor, or Dr.—until the relationship is established.
B.   Professionals such as medical doctors should never be addressed by their first name.
C.   Work-related associates prefer to be addressed informally by their first names.
D.   Informality is the key to developing rapport.
Question #10
According to your text, the ultimate career killer is:
A.   Inability to adapt to economic change.
B.   Incivility
C.   Lack of technological experience.
D.   Poor communication skills.

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