The dairy salesperson asked the store purchasing agent, "Do you think you'll need 10 or 12 pallets of ice cream for your 'Summer Buster' sales promotion?" This is an example of a(n):

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This is an example of an indirect suggestion because the salesperson is subtly influencing the purchasing agent's decision by presenting options rather than directly stating what they should do. This method makes the suggestion less obvious and allows the decision-maker to feel like they are making their own choice.

The Dairy Salesperson Asked the Store Purchasing Agent, "Do You