The Authors of the Textbook Note That People Often Do

question 24

Multiple Choice

The authors of the textbook note that people often do not publicize privacy needs directly because communicating privacy needs in intimate relationships can be difficult. What is the reason for this difficulty?

• A) Privacy needs can only be communicated verbally, not nonverbally.
• B) Privacy needs signal a desire for time away from one's partner.
• C) Intimate partners tend to guess at privacy needs before one communicates them.
• D) Strict schedules of autonomy and connection are difficult to keep.

Understand the principles and strategies for delivering bad news in business communications.

Identify and utilize various formats (direct and indirect) for communicating bad news.

Recognize the importance and components of an effective apology in a professional setting.

Demonstrate the ability to craft effective buffers in preparing the reader for bad news.

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