Which of the following statements is true of the "you-attitude"?
A) You must show what you can do for them, not what they can do for you.
B) You must ask what they can do for you not what you can do for them.
C) Reduce the number of "me" and "my" by revising some sentences to "I."
D) Avoid beginning sentences with prepositional phrases or introductory clauses.
E) Tell readers information they already know as though they do not know it.

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Show what you can do for them, not what they can do for you. Beware of telling readers information they already know as though they do not know it. This practice can be considered insulting. Since you're talking about yourself, you'll use "I." in your letter. Reduce the number of "I."s by revising some sentences to use "me" or "my."

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the "You-Attitude