Why Would an Indirect Approach Be Better to Use When

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Multiple Choice

Why would an indirect approach be better to use when the audience will be disappointed with the news?

• A)An indirect approach is better at obscuring the bad news.
• B)An indirect approach eases the blow of the news and helps the reader accept the news.
• C)An indirect approach is more ethical than a direct approach for dealing with bad news.
• D)An indirect approach is better at limiting responsibility on the part of the organization.
• E)An indirect approach allows the opportunity for an apology in the body of the message.

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