Which of the Following Is the Best Advice for Writing

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best advice for writing letters to intercultural audiences?

• A) Always use a direct approach to make your letters as clear as possible.
• B) Use your own format and style so that all your letters are consistent.
• C) Send letters to lower-ranking employees to avoid offending higher-ranking employees.
• D) Replace two-word verbs such as put off with clear single words such as delay.

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Definitions:

Income Summary Account

A temporary account used in accounting to transfer the sums of revenues and expenses at the end of an accounting period.

Dividends Declared Account

An account used to record the amount of dividends that a company's board of directors has decided to distribute to its shareholders.

Post-closing Trial Balance

A list of all accounts still open after closing entries are made, used to verify the equality of debits and credits.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is kept by the company rather than distributed to shareholders in the form of dividends to be reinvested in the business or pay off debt.