Disconfirming responses loaded with clichés and other statements that never truly respond to the speaker are called: impervious. interrupting. irrelevant. tangential. impersonal.

Read the paragraph below and answer the question that follows. "andy was asked to speak in a school assembly about a fundraising opportunity for a fellow student who had recently been diagnosed with leukemia. andy's stomach hurt and his hands were cold. "steady man," he thought. "you can do this. it's for tim. he needs our ." andy could picture the students wanting to get involved. it occurred to him now that he wasn't just giving a speech. he had something worthwhile to say. which strategies did andy use to reduce his apprehension? select all that apply." be prepared. use muscle relaxation techniques. get experience. think positively. focus on communicating to the audience.

Explain what commentary austen is making about social conversation based on this excerpt. your answer should be at least 150 words.

Globalization and technology developments have led to what some individuals have described as "flat world." what is the significance of the flat world concept? what is the impact of the flat world on supply chain requirements and strategies?