Which of the following is a guideline for making a clear statement of the bad news when organizing a negative message using the indirect method?
A) Subordinate the bad news in a compound or complex sentence.
B) Avoid putting the bad news in parenthetical expressions.
C) Maximize the space or time devoted to the bad news.
D) Put the bad news in the beginning or end of a paragraph.

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Subordinating the bad news in a compound or complex sentence helps to soften the impact and makes it less direct, which is a key aspect of the indirect method for delivering negative messages.

Which of the Following Is a Guideline for Making a Clear