Which of the Following Is True of Writing Messages Following

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of writing messages following the general indirect plan?

• A) You should avoid offering an alternative solution to the reader when presenting bad news.
• B) You should directly deliver the negative news without a preceding explanation.
• C) You should give a blunt and negatively worded explanation of what went wrong.
• D) You should gradually introduce the message's main negative point in the course of writing the message.
• E) You should give a clear presentation of the facts involved rather than show concern for the reader's feelings.

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