You Will Not Be Able to Meet the Deadline You

Multiple Choice

You will not be able to meet the deadline you originally agreed to with a client. Asking for an extension instead of just stating that they will have to accommodate for the delay ________.

A) will be perceived as a sign of weakness
B) will likely be seen as aggression
C) is never recommended
D) is more likely to generate goodwill and achieve a good business result
E) may lead to confusion and dishonesty