Which of the following statements is true of ethical communication?

a. We make choices with ethical implications only when we communicate complex messages.
b. Dark side messages are ethical but inappropriate.
c. Ethical communicators are honest.
d. People benefit from dark side responses depending on the situation.


c. Ethical communicators are honest.
Ethical communicators are honest. We should not intentionally try to deceive others.

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