Which of the Following Is Not Good Advice for Writing

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not good advice for writing effective goodwill messages?

• A) Be direct: state the main idea in the first sentence or two.
• B) Be enthusiastic: use strong words to demonstrate your sincerity.
• C) Be prompt: send a goodwill message while the reason is still fresh in the reader's mind.
• D) Be specific: mention a specific incident or anecdote.
• E) Be brief: use a short note for most circumstances.

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Reliable

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Likert

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Semantic Differential

A scale used to measure attitudes that consists of pairs of adjectives opposite in meaning.

Ratio-Level Measurement

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