Which of the Following Statements About Using the Direct Approach

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about using the direct approach in negative messages is true?

• A)The closing of the message should reiterate the bad news.
• B)Direct messages take longer to write, and readers need more time to reach the main idea of the message.
• C)One should always offer a sincere apology in the closing of the message.
• D)The extent of your explanation for the negative news depends on the nature of the news and your relationship with the reader.
• E)Openly accepting or assigning specific blame is important when using the direct approach.

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