You are writing to refuse a request. However, instead of stating your refusal explicitly, you cushion the bad news by implying your refusal. You re-read your message, remembering an important caution mentioned in the text about using this strategy. What is that caution?
A)When the refusal isn't explicitly stated, the reader may assume that you believe he or she was at fault.
B)Implying the refusal generally makes the tone of the message unnecessarily harsh.
C)The refusal may be so subtle that the reader may not understand that you are refusing the request.
D)The reader may be offended because the refusal was indirect.

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The caution mentioned in the text is that the refusal may be so subtle that the reader may not understand that you are refusing the request. It's important to make sure that the message is clear and the reader is not left with false hope or confusion.

You Are Writing to Refuse a Request