Which Sentence Would Be the Best Buffer for a Bad-News

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which sentence would be the best buffer for a bad-news letter declining an invitation to speak at an annual Chamber of Commerce awards banquet?

• A)Thank you so much for inviting me to speak at your annual awards dinner.
• B)I am honoured by your invitation to speak at your annual chamber of commerce awards dinner.
• C)I'm afraid I won't be able to accept your invitation to speak at your annual awards dinner.
• D)Your annual awards dinner honouring outstanding members of the chamber of commerce is a prominent event that benefits our community in significant ways.

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Definitions:

Capital

The financial assets or resources that individuals or companies use to fund their operations and invest in their businesses.

Financial Situation

An individual's or organization's current status in terms of income, expenses, assets, and liabilities, impacting their ability to generate cash flow and meet financial obligations.

Net Present Value

A financial metric that calculates the value of a series of cash flows by discounting them to their present value using a specific rate.

Discount Rates

The interest rate that the Federal Reserve or a central bank charges depository institutions on loans they receive, or more broadly, the interest rate used to discount future cash flows to their present value.