You are developing a routine request asking the sales personnel in your team to submit their sales figures for the month. Which of the following paragraphs would most effectively close your message?
A) Please send me the information by Thursday evening so that I can include the information in the monthly sales report. Thank you.
B) These figures should reach my office as soon as possible.
C) I would like to have these figures at the earliest since they need to be included in the monthly sales report. Thanks in advance.
D) Please ensure that this request is complied with by Thursday evening so that I can include the figures in the monthly sales report.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Option A is the most effective closing because it clearly states the deadline (Thursday evening), explains the reason for the request (to include the information in the monthly sales report), and ends with a polite "Thank you."

You Are Developing a Routine Request Asking the Sales Personnel