Multiple Choice
To avoid being too blunt,a direct format bad news message should include which of the following in the opening paragraph?
A) A statement that establishes common ground with the reader
B) The credentials of the writer
C) The bad news in the most positive terms possible
D) Why the decision was made
E) A neutral buffer
Correct Answer:

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Correct Answer:
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