When Is It Unethical to Use the Indirect Strategy When

question 47

Multiple Choice

When is it unethical to use the indirect strategy when delivering bad news?

• A)when the writer is delivering news that will upset the reader
• B)when the reader might not understand the bad news
• C)when the writer intends to deceive the reader
• D)when the writer uses positive language to convey negative news

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