Explaining negative news in the body of your message
A) is required in all negative messages.
B) adds unnecessary verbiage to the message.
C) is guaranteed to confuse even the most conscientious readers.
D) is required for external audiences but isn't useful for internal audiences.
E) is often helpful when you're writing to an important customer.
Answer: E
Explanation: E) In most cases (but not all), you should provide an explanation. A carefully worded explanation won't confuse your audience, no matter whether it's internal or external. When you're writing to an important customer, a detailed explanation in a negative message can help you maintain that business relationship.
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