Which of the following will improve the likelihood of getting the desired response?
A) Ask the audience for their feelings on the topic.
B) State exactly what you want.
C) Explain to the audience what you are working on and ask for their help.
D) Tell the audience how the information will be used.
E) Tell the audience who the information will be forwarded to.
Answer: B
Explanation: B) Be specific. State precisely what you want. For example, if you request the latest market data from your research department, be sure to say whether you want a 1-page summary or 100 pages of raw data.
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What will be an ideal response?