Eloise Is a College Student

question 39

Multiple Choice

Eloise is a college student.She lives an hour away from her parents,and she wants to ask her parents for a loan,but she's afraid they will say no.Which of the following strategies should Eloise avoid?

• A) phoning them up and asking them for a loan
• B) going to visit them for a family dinner and asking them over dinner
• C) phoning them ahead of time and asking if she can come over and discuss a loan
• D) inviting them to come and visit and surprising them with the request while they are there

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