After graduation, you become a diplomat and are posted to Canada. A few weeks after you settle, you are invited to speak about the current state and future
of U.S. & Canadian trade relations. Just before leaving to speak, you glance at your calendar and notice it is Canada Day-the equivalent to the 4th of July in the United States.
Based on what you learned in public speaking class, you should:

- Stick to the topic at hand and make no mention of the occasion in your speech.
- Criticize the Canadian government for not allocating enough of their budget for
military spending.
- Definitely not reference the holiday in your speech out of respect for the setting
and the circumstances.
- Use the opportunity to gain common ground with the audience and appeal to their sense of patriotism.