Q1: What's the best way to set up an encounter with an elected representative?

a. Drop in unannounced? Probably not the best answer, unless you just want to leave a note with the receptionist. If you want to make an impression on the political representative or his/her staffer, it makes sense that they should know you're coming. Try reading the essay or just click here to pick another answer.

b. Ambush them? Remember that you're trying to convince somebody of something. If you start off angering them, you're already behind. Try reading the essay or just click here to pick another answer.

c. Set up a formal appointment? RIGHT YOU ARE! Please continue to the next question by clicking here.

d. Watch to see who else is visiting, and slip in with them? This might be a good idea if our goal was to spy on somebody, but it wouldn't help us make a clear presentation of our views! Try reading the essay or just click here to pick another answer

Q2: What kind of impression do we want to make?

a. The less they think about us, the better? Actually, we want them to think about us and the point we have made. Further, we want them to remember us favorably! Try reading the essay or just click here to pick another answer

b. Try to intimidate them? We'd have to be awfully doggone good at it to intimidate people who spend all their time in public view. Besides, how would it help our goal? Try reading the essay or just click here to pick another answer

c. Show them that we are truly common people? We'd accomplish this goal if we showed up in work pants and T-shirts. On the other hand, how seriously would they take us? Try reading the essay or just click here to pick another answer

d. Try to get them to respect us and our views? RIGHT YOU ARE! Please proceed to the next question.

Q3: What's the best way to make our point?

a. Make a straightforward and orderly presentation from our entire delegation? RIGHT YOU ARE! Thanks for doing this little module and good luck on your future studies! Click here for the lesson page where you will find some suggestions for further studies. --Gene Lantz

b. Everybody in the delegation should compete for attention? How can you make your message clear if your delegation hasn't organized and decided, in advance, who the main spokesperson should be? Try reading the essay or just click here to pick another answer

c. Keep them guessing? Not a good idea for a delegation that is trying to make a clear, favorable point. Try reading the essay or just click here to pick another answer

d. Be abrasive? Come on, you're just kidding me with these answers, right? What we want is to make a favorable impression for whatever point we're making with the political representative. Try reading the essay or just click here to pick another answer