When Refusing an Applicant's Direct Request for a Recommendation,which of the Following

Multiple Choice

When refusing an applicant's direct request for a recommendation,which of the following is the best format?

A) The message should be detailed and indirect.
B) The message should imply the refusal, suggest an alternative and use a polite close.
C) The message should directly state the refusal, suggest an alternative and use a close that encourages questions if necessary.
D) The message should be brief and direct.
E) The message should be brief and indirectly imply the refusal.