It Is Best to Limit Your Use of the Word

question 86

Multiple Choice

It is best to limit your use of the word "you" in business messages if

• A) you know your audience well.
• B) your organization prefers an informal, personal style.
• C) you are filling your audience's informational needs.
• D) using it will make your message sound overly authoritative or accusing.
• E) you are trying to make a sale.

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Definitions:

Attacks

Aggressive actions or tactics aimed at harming, undermining, or defeating someone or something.

Repeating

The act of duplicating or stating something again or multiple times, which can be used as a tactic for emphasis or clarification.

Exchange

denotes the act of giving one thing and receiving another between parties, often in the context of goods, services, or information.

Compliance

The act of conforming to or following rules, standards, or laws, or the state of being in accordance with established guidelines or specifications.