To which basic element of communication is grace giving special attention when she prepares for an important group meeting by making sure her business suit is pressed, that her hair is well-groomed, that her perfume is pleasant but subtle, and that she takes a breath mint before entering the meeting room? a. channels
b. external noise
c. feedback
d. verbal message
e. internal noise

A. channels

Explanation: Grace is trying to present herself in a good way so her audience will have a good feel about her. The most possible basic element of communication which grace if giving special attention with all of her preparations is CHANNELS/MEDIA.

Channels as an element of communication is the path through which the communication will take place which can be man or any thing like mobile phones,television,computers.

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