Aha Trivia Stuff Everyone Should Know
Aha Trivia: Stuff Everyone Should Know · ahatrivia.com/mb-salesmanship-9c4927178b36

Which method uses a surprising statement to hold attention?

Beginning with a shocking statement.

Start playing free

  1. Beginning with a shocking statement ✔
  2. Beginning with a price list
  3. Beginning with silence

Why: A common method is beginning with a surprising or even shocking statement so targets stay to see the conclusion.

Huh, didn't know that: A common method is beginning with a surprising or even shocking statement so targets stay to see the conclusion.

The dad joke
That opening was shocking, in a good way.
Like this card?
Play the game

References

Answer: Beginning with a shocking statement. A common method is beginning with a surprising or even shocking statement so targets stay to see the conclusion.

  1. Sales presentation en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sales_presentation
    beginning a talk with a surprising or even shocking statement
    Checked 2026-11-07.

Think this answer is wrong? Tap "Challenge this answer" on the card in the game and tell us why.

Starting and Running a BusinessWhat does a salesperson transfer to a buyer during a sale?Starting and Running a BusinessWhich stage comes first in the typical sales process?Starting and Running a BusinessDuring qualifying, what does a salesperson check about a prospect?

That's stuff everyone should know.