When using an indirect approach, the message should start with what?

A) Evidence
B) The main idea
C) Recommendations
D) Conclusions
E) Requests


Answer: A
Explanation: A) When your audience will be skeptical about or even resistant to your message, you generally want to use the indirect approach: Start with the evidence first and build your case before presenting the main idea. A direct approach starts with main ideas such as recommendations, conclusions or requests.

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