Writing "thank you in advance" at the close of a routine request

A) is courteous and effective.
B) will guarantee a positive response.
C) is best to avoid, since many people find it presumptuous.
D) is most effective when you end the statement with an exclamation point.
E) is expected when your audience is unfamiliar.


Answer: C
Explanation: C) Don't thank the reader "in advance" for cooperating; many people find that presumptuous. If the reader's reply warrants a word of thanks, send it after you've received the reply.

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