Tom Cruise Has Appeared in Various Interviews to Defend His

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Tom Cruise has appeared in various interviews to defend his views on Scientology and medication. In these interviews, he appears earnest, focused, and serious. This is in sharp contrast to his appearance on MTV's Movie Awards in 2010, where he appeared as a crude character named Les Grossman and did a suggestive dance with Jennifer Lopez. The appearance was widely viewed in a positive light by its intended audience. By assessing what would be appropriate in different contexts and modifying his behavior accordingly, Tom Cruise demonstrates the idea that competent communicators are which of the following?

A) Self-aware
B) Empathic
C) Ethical
D) Adaptable