Requesting references before extending credit
A) was once common, but not anymore.
B) happens only when the applicant has a very poor credit rating.
C) is illegal in the U.S.
D) is a diplomatic way of denying applications.
E) is a common practice.
Answer: E
Explanation: E) It's common for companies to ask applicants for references, before extending credit or awarding contracts, promotions, employment, or scholarships. Such requests are legal in the U.S. They aren't based on an applicant's credit rating, and they're not a diplomatic way of denying applications.
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