As the pet storeowner was explaining her idea for a promotion, the salesperson asked, "Do you think you should buy 3 or 4 cases of dog treats for your 'Pamper Your Pet' promotion?" This is an example of a(n):
A) counter offer.
B) autosuggestion.
C) empathy suggestion.
D) prestige suggestion.
E) indirect suggestion.

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The salesperson's question is an example of an indirect suggestion because they are subtly suggesting the storeowner to purchase more dog treats without directly stating it. This method allows the idea to seem like it originated from the storeowner, making them more likely to agree.

As the Pet Storeowner Was Explaining Her Idea for a Promotion