Shaniqua’s boss asked her if she would have the weekly financial report completed by the usual deadline of 4:00 pm on Friday afternoon. Shaniqua replied that she definitely would have that report completed on time. This is an example of which type of communication?

A. indirect
B. direct
C. circumventive
D. circular


B. direct

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