In Business Messages, Using Terms Such as "If," "Hope," and "Trust

question 83

Multiple Choice

In business messages, using terms such as "if," "hope," and "trust" is

• A)usually a bad idea since it takes away from the writer's credibility.
• B)a good way to show your modesty.
• C)common courtesy.
• D)acceptable for very formal contexts.

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