Which of the following should be undertaken while providing refusals in a message?
A) Deemphasize the refusal by placing it in a different paragraph from that of the reason
B) Ensure the implication is ambiguous so that the reader is not easily offended
C) Ensure that another message need not be written to convey the same message again
D) Emphasize the refusal by putting it in a separate paragraph by itself
E) Present both strong and weak reasons to a refusal and let the audience choose from them

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One of the purposes of a negative message is to close the door on the subject. One should not have to send a second message saying that the real answer is "no".

Which of the Following Should Be Undertaken While Providing Refusals