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) Put the bad news as the main clause of 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) De-emphasize the bad news.

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De-emphasizing the bad news is a key guideline in the indirect method to soften the impact and maintain a positive relationship with the recipient.

Which of the Following Is a Guideline for Making a Clear