A Request Is Not Neutral If You

question 56

Multiple Choice

A request is not neutral if you

• A) believe that the reader will object to granting your request.
• B) anticipate no resistance from the reader responding to your request.
• C) think the reader will appreciate the opportunity to comply with your request.
• D) are making a simple request without persuasion.
• E) put a direct question or polite request in the first sentence or two.

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Definitions:

Illegal Distribution

involves the unauthorized selling or distribution of goods or services, often violating copyright laws or regulatory statutes.

Liable

Being legally responsible or accountable, often in the context of owing compensation for harm or damage caused.

Dividend

A portion of a company's earnings distributed to its shareholders, usually in the form of cash or additional shares.

Illegal Distribution

The unauthorized distribution of materials or products, violating legal or regulatory standards.