Which of the Following Letter Openings Would Appeal to a Reader

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following letter openings would appeal to a reader from a low-context culture? (The letter tells the reader about a factory workers' strike that has halted production and prevented the writer's company from meeting its promised delivery dates.)

• A)We are unable to ship your equipment by June 1 because of a strike at our factory.
• B)At this time, we regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances we are unable to supply your production equipment that we had, in good faith, undertaken to provide by June 1.This letter explains those circumstances.
• C)We trust that this letter finds you and your family in good health and that your business continues to flourish.This letter provides an update on the status of your order for production equipment, which we have agreed will meet your needs most admirably.
• D)The idiotic workers have gone on strike, so you can forget about getting your production equipment by November 16.

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Definitions:

Buyout Price

The agreed-upon amount required to purchase someone's interest in a property, business, or contractual obligation, usually predetermined in a contractual agreement.

Nonwrongfully Dissociated

Pertaining to partners or members leaving an entity like a partnership or limited liability company under conditions that do not violate the agreement or law.

Extraordinary Decision

A decision that goes beyond normal or routine operations, often requiring a higher level of authority or consent within an organization.

Unanimous Partner

This term likely relates to the requirement in some partnership agreements that all partners must agree on certain decisions, although it is not a standard legal term.