The Most Effective Statement in a Bad-News Letter Declining an Invitation

question 48

Multiple Choice

The most effective statement in a bad-news letter declining an invitation to speak to a professional organization would be 

• A)Although I'm already booked the night of your dinner, I would be happy to speak to your organization sometime next year.
• B)I regret to inform you that I am unable to speak to your professional organization.
• C)I'm not interested in addressing your professional organization.
• D)Although I'm not authorized to tell you why, I can't speak at your dinner.

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Definitions:

Law Of Demand

A fundamental principle stating that, all else being equal, as the price of a product decreases, the quantity demanded increases, and vice versa.

Price Falls

A decrease in the cost of a good or service in the market.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good that consumers are willing to purchase at a given price level in a market.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation depicting the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded by consumers, usually showing an inverse correlation.